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- We must ever mandate the principle that the people of this continent alone have the right to decide their own destiny. James K. Polk. Destiny, People, History.
- There are four great measures for my administration - a reduction of tariff, an independent treasury, settlement of the Oregon boundary and acquisition of California.
- No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. James K. Polk. Patriotic, Political, President.
- One great object of the Constitution was to restrain majorities from oppressing minorities or encroaching upon their just rights. James K. Polk. Rights, Majority, Minorities.
- The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.
- No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure. If he entrusts the details and smaller matters to subordinates constant errors will occur.
- By the theory of our Government majorities rule, but this right is not an arbitrary or unlimited one. It is a right to be exercised in subordination to the Constitution and in conformity to it.
- Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good.
- The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government.
- When I observed a strong man approaching I generally took advantage of him by being a little quicker than he was and seizing him by the tip of the fingers, giving him a hearty shake, and thus preventing him from getting a full grip upon me.
- I love you Sarah. For all eternity, I love you. James K. Polk. Love, Dying, Eternity.
- Under the benignant providence of Almighty God the representatives of the States and of the people are again brought together to deliberate for the public good.
Before he became president, Polk served as the 13th speaker of the House of Representatives (1835–1839) and ninth governor of Tennessee (1839–1841). I love you, Sarah. For all eternity, I love you. No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure.
James K. Polk's quote encapsulates the essence of profound leadership. According to him, a true leader is not driven by personal ambitions but rather by a profound sense of duty to their nation and its people.
Polk’s quotes provide insight into his mindset and political philosophy, offering inspiration and wisdom for leaders and citizens alike. In this article, we have compiled a collection of James K. Polk quotes that showcase his determination, patriotism, and dedication to the American people.
James K. Polk is remembered for his dedication to manifest destiny and for being one of the most consequential presidents in American history. The world has nothing to fear from military ambition in our Government.
