Martin Van Buren Quotes
Martin Van Buren Quotes
Martin Van Buren Quotes
As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.
- Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States
Unlike all who have preceded me, the Revolution that gave us existence as one people was achieved at the period of my birth; and whilst I contemplate with grateful reverence that memorable event, I feel that I belong to a later age and that I may not expect my countrymen to weigh my actions with the same kind and partial hand.
- Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States
It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn’t.
- Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States
On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.
- Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States
The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never dies.
- Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States
There is a power in public opinion in this countryand I thank God for it: for it is the most honest and best of all powerswhich will not tolerate an incompetent or unworthy man to hold in his weak or wicked hands the lives and fortunes of his fellow-citizens.
- Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) 8th President of the United States
