The government should not be guided by temporary excitement, but by sober second thought. — Martin Van Buren
The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. — Martin Van Buren
For myself, therefore, I desire to declare that the principle that will govern me in the high duty to — Martin Van Buren
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
With respect to the northeastern boundary of the united states, no official correspondence between this — Martin Van Buren
With european powers no new subjects of difficulty have arisen, and those which were under discussion — Martin Van Buren
Those who have wrought great changes in the world never succeeded by gaining over chiefs; but always by exciting the multitude. — Martin Van Buren
We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of — Martin Van Buren
There is a power in public opinion in this country – and I thank God for it: for it is the most — Martin Van Buren