6 William Henry Harrison Quotes on Politics

William Henry Harrison quotes on politics

1. I believe and I say it is true Democratic feeling, that all the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer.

2. I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free

3. Sir, I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more.

6. The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed

7. The people are the best guardians of their own rights and it is the duty of their executive to abstain from interfering in or thwarting the sacred exercise of the lawmaking functions of their government.

8. The prudent capitalist will never adventure his capital . . . if there exists a state of uncertainty as to whether the Government will repeal tomorrow what it has enacted today.