3 Martin Van Buren Quotes on Power

Martin Van Buren quotes on power

3. As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.

10. The people under our system, like the king in a monarchy, never dies.

11. There is a power in public opinion in this country-and I thank God for it: for it is the most honest and best of all powers-which will not tolerate an incompetent or unworthy man to hold in his weak or wicked hands the lives and fortunes of his fellow-citizens.