Quotessence
Home / Authors / Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren Quotes

8th U.S. President

Filter quotes by topic

AllGovernmentCountryStatesShouldMenPresidentialLawOpinionPeopleUnitedUnited StatesFootstepsHas BeensIndianPredecessorsWellsWestAbilityAuthorityCan Not

Famous Martin Van Buren Quotes

“I only look to the gracious protection of the Divine Being whose strengthening support I humbly solicit, and whom I fervently pray to look down upon us all. May it be among the dispensations of His Providence to bless our beloved country with honors and with length of days; may her ways beways of pleasantness, and all her paths be peace.”

WayLooksMayCountrySupportPathDivinePrayingHonorProtectionBelovedLengthBlessProvidenceGraciousStrengtheningBeloved Country
Book:Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862: chronology-documents-bibliographical aids
Create image

“The condition of the tribes which occupy the country set apart for them in the West is highly prosperous, and encourages the hope of their early civilization. They have for the most part abandoned the hunter state and turned their attention to agricultural pursuits.”

CountryStatesAttentionConditionsCivilizationWestPursuitAbandonedTribesHuntersProsperous
Book:Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress
Create image

“It seems proper, at all events, that by an early enactment similar to that of other countries the application of public money by an officer of Government to private uses should be made a felony and visited with severe and ignominious punishment.”

ShouldMadeCountryUseSeemsGovernmentEventsPunishmentApplicationOfficersFierceOther CountriesSevereFelonyPublic Money
Book:Message from the President of the United States to the Two Houses of Congress: At the Commencement of the Third Session of the Twenty-fifth Congress
Create image