Our government is founded upon the intelligence of the people. I for one do not despair of the republic. I have great confidence in the virtue of the great majority of the people, and I cannot fear the result. Andrew Jackson Fear
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. Andrew Jackson Equality
Money is power, and in that government which pays all the public officers of the states will all political power be substantially concentrated. Andrew Jackson Money
In England the judges should have independence to protect the people against the crown. Here the judges should not be independent of the people, but be appointed for not more than seven years. The people would always re-elect the good judges. Andrew Jackson Independence
I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office. Andrew Jackson Politics
Money is power, and in that government which pays all the public officers of the states will all political power be substantially concentrated. Andrew Jackson Power
The duty of government is to leave commerce to its own capital and credit as well as all other branches of business, protecting all in their legal pursuits, granting exclusive privileges to none. Andrew Jackson Legal
There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. Andrew Jackson Government
It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States. Andrew Jackson Government
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality. Andrew Jackson Wisdom