Every man Quote by John C. Calhoun

The danger in our system is that the general government, which represents the interests of the whole, may encroach on the states, which represent…

— John C. Calhoun

Of the two, I considered it more important to avoid a war with England about Oregon than a war with Mexico, important as I…

— John C. Calhoun

The error is in the assumption that the General Government is a party to the constitutional compact. The States ... formed the compact, acting…

— John C. Calhoun

There is not an example on record of any free state holding a province of the same extent and population without disastrous consequences. The…

— John C. Calhoun

It is a remarkable fact in the political history of man that there is scarcely an instance of a free constitutional government which has…

— John C. Calhoun

“Nothing is more difficult than to equalize the action of the government in reference to the various and diversified interests of the community; and…

— John C. Calhoun

In looking back, I see nothing to regret and little to correct.

— John C. Calhoun

I am not one of those who believe that we are bound to vote supplies to cover a deficiency in the treasury whenever called…

— John C. Calhoun

A power has risen up in the government greater than the people themselves, consisting of many and various and powerful interests, combined into one…

— John C. Calhoun

It has been lately urged in a very respectable quarter that it is the mission of this country to spread civil and religious liberty…

— John C. Calhoun

Let a durable and firm peace be established and this government be confined rigidly to the few great objects for which it was instituted,…

— John C. Calhoun

Once established with Great Britain, it would not be difficult, with moderation and prudence, to establish permanent peace with the rest of the world,…

— John C. Calhoun