Slavery exists. It is black in the South, and white in the North. Andrew Johnson blackexistnorth Change image and share on social
Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide. Andrew Johnson constitutionconvictioncourage Change image and share on social
There are no good laws but such as repeal other laws. Andrew Johnson goodlawrepeal Change image and share on social
If the rabble were lopped off at one end and the aristocrats at the other, all would be well with the country. Andrew Johnson aristocratcountryend Change image and share on social
Who, then, will govern? The answer must be, Man - for we have no angels in the shape of men, as yet, who are willing to take charge of our political affairs. Andrew Johnson affairangelanswer Change image and share on social
Outside of the Constitution we have no legal authority more than private citizens, and within it we have only so much as that instrument gives us. This broad principle limits all our functions and applies to all subjects. Andrew Johnson applyauthoritybroad share on social
I hold it the duty of the executive to insist upon frugality in the expenditure, and a sparing economy is itself a great national source. Andrew Johnson dutyeconomyexecutive Change image and share on social
I am sworn to uphold the Constitution as Andy Johnson understands it and interprets it. Andrew Johnson andyconstitutioninterpret Change image and share on social
Legislation can neither be wise nor just which seeks the welfare of a single interest at the expense and to the injury of many and varied interests. Andrew Johnson expenseinjuryinterest Change image and share on social
The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people. Andrew Johnson goalgovernmentpeople Change image and share on social
