Sir, I wish to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
I believe and I say it is true Democratic feeling, that all the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making… — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
The plea of necessity, that eternal argument of all conspirators. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
I believe that all the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
A decent and manly examination of the acts of government should not only be tolerated, but encouraged. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
The prudent capitalist will never adventure his capital . . . if there exists a state of uncertainty as to whether the Government will… — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
Sound morals, religious liberty, and a just sense of religious responsibility are essentially connected with all true and lasting happiness. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
There is nothing more corrupting, nothing more destructive of the noblest and finest feelings of our nature, than the exercise of unlimited power. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
We admit of no government by divine right, believing that so far as power is concerned the Beneficent Creator has made no distinction amongst… — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
The liberties of a people depend on their own constant attention to its preservation. — William Henry Harrison Copy Share Image
