I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life. (Andrew Jackson)
There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. (Andrew Jackson)
If the Union is once severed, the line of separation will grow wider and wider, and the controversies which are now debated and settled in the halls of legislation will then be tried in fields of battle and determined by the sword. (Andrew Jackson)
It is a damned poor mind indeed that can't think of at least two ways of spelling any word. (Andrew Jackson)
It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes. (Andrew Jackson)
Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission. (Andrew Jackson)
Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms. (Andrew Jackson)
The people are the government, administering it by their agents; they are the government, the sovereign power. (Andrew Jackson)
There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it. (Andrew Jackson)
It was just neat looking around, seeing people up there watching us, seeing all the artwork and realizing all the important people who have been in here. This building just makes us feel small. (Andrew Jackson)
Both Anne and her art are really interesting. She has one of those personalities that jumps in your face and you instantly like her. She led us to her painting an original of three little birds with swollen eyes, and their tears were putting out a forest fire. I bought it immediately. (Andrew Jackson)
The Bible is the rock on which this Republic rests. (Andrew Jackson)