Jackson

Famous quotes containing the word jackson:

    Tell my son how anxious I am that he may read and learn his Book, that he may become the possessor of those things that a grateful country has bestowed upon his papa—Tell him that his happiness through life depends upon his procuring an education now; and with it, to imbibe proper moral habits that can entitle him to the possession of them.
    —Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)

    There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses.
    —Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)

    The Constitution and the laws are supreme and the Union indissoluble.
    —Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)