"The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed."
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Quotes by William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison, the ninth President of the United States, was born on February 9, 1773, in Virginia. Renowned for his military leadership, particularly in the Battle of Tippecanoe, Harrison’s political career was marked by his dedication to westward expansion and the rights of settlers. Despite his short presidency—lasting just 31 days—his legacy endures through his commitment to the American frontier and the evolving role of the presidency. Harrison's life reflects the tumultuous era of early American politics and the nation's growth.
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"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
"I believe that all the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer."
William Henry Harrison
"I believe and I say it is true Democratic feeling, that all the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer."
William Henry Harrison"All the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer."
William Henry Harrison
"Sir, I wish to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more."
William Henry Harrison