The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. -Martin Van Buren

 

The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.


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This quote is just one of 6 total Martin Van Buren quotes in our collection. Martin Van Buren is known for saying 'The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity.' as well as some of the following quotes.

No evil can result from its (slavery's) inhibition more pernicious than its toleration.

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I tread in the footsteps of illustrious men... in receiving from the people the sacred trust confided to my illustrious predecessor.

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The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity. -Martin Van Buren
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I cannot expect to perform the task with equal ability and success.

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As to the presidency, the two happiest days of my life were those of my entrance upon the office and my surrender of it.

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To avoid the necessity of a permanent debt and its inevitable consequences, I have advocated and endeavored to carry into effect the policy of confining the appropriations for the public service to such objects only as are clearly with the constitutional authority of the Federal Government. -Martin Van Buren
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