Quote #10
Abstract propositions should never be discussed by a legislative body.
More from James Buchanan
- What is right and what is practicable are two different things.
- I have no regret for any public act of my life, and history will vindicate my memory.
- Liberty must be allowed to work out its natural results; and these will, ere long, astonish the world.
- I like the noise of democracy.
- Sir, if you are as happy in entering the White House as I shall feel on returning to Wheatland, you are a happy man indeed.
- Prevent the American people from crossing the Rocky Mountains? You might as well command Niagara not to flow. We must fulfill our destiny.
- It is said that serious apprehensions are to some extent entertained (in which I do not share) that the peace of this District may be distu…
- The ballot box is the surest arbiter of disputes among free men.