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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 moment we engage in confederations, or alliances with any nation we may from that time date the downfall of our republic.
- Andrew Jackson

Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defense and is
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As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience, and of the press, it will be worth defending
- Andrew Jackson

Disunion by force is treason.
- Andrew Jackson

You are uneasy, . . . you never sailed with me before, I see.
- Andrew Jackson

The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.
- Andrew Jackson

Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.
- Andrew Jackson

Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.
- Andrew Jackson

In a free government the demand for moral qualities should be made superior to that of talents.
- Andrew Jackson