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William Henry Harrison quotes

American President February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841

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William Henry Harrison quote: "To Englishmen, life is a topic, not an activity."
To Englishmen, life is a topic, not an activity. William Henry Harrison
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
William Henry Harrison quote: "Sir, I wish to understand the true principles of the..."
Sir, I wish to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more. William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison quote: "The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of..."
The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed. William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison quote: "The chains of military despotism, once fastened upon a nation,..."
The chains of military despotism, once fastened upon a nation, ages might pass away before they could be shaken off. William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison quote: "I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which..."
I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free. William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison quote: "All the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose..."
All the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer. William Henry Harrison

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