Martin Van Buren Quotes

A collection of quotes by Martin Van Buren.

Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the eighth President of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He was born in Kinderhook, New York, and began his political career as a lawyer before becoming involved in New York politics. Van Buren was a key figure in shaping the Democratic Party and served as Andrew Jackson's Secretary of State and Vice President. His presidency was marked by the economic downturn known as the Panic of 1837. Despite facing challenges, he was known for his political acumen and dedication to maintaining the balance of power between states and the federal government.

It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn'

It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.

Martin Van Buren

The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their tre

The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their treaty stipulations with the Indian tribes, and have in every other instance insisted upon a like performance of their obligations.

Martin Van Buren

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the be

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.

Martin Van Buren

With respect to the northeastern boundary of the United Stat

With respect to the northeastern boundary of the United States, no official correspondence between this Government and that of Great Britain has passed since that communicated to Congress toward the close of their last session.

Martin Van Buren

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have been worth the Nobel Prize.

Richard Feynman

We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my pa

We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of our rights and the honor of the country shall be spared to maintain a position so consonant to our institutions.

Martin Van Buren

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided

On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success.

Martin Van Buren