Determination Quote by Andrew Jackson
“We are beginning a new era in our government. I cannot too strongly urge the necessity of a rigid economy and an inflexible determination not to enlarge the income beyond the real necessities of the government.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: State of the Union Address, 1832
Advocates for strict fiscal restraint and limited government spending to meet essential needs only.
In simple terms: Limit government spending to essentials.
Practice fiscal discipline.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- budget reviews
- taxation decisions
- public spending debates
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can a government balance austerity with public welfare?
- What essential services might suffer under extreme frugality?
Rigid policies may hinder necessary investments in infrastructure or social services.