William Henry Harrison/Quotes
The strongest of all governments is that which is most free. —Letter to Simón Bolívar (27 September 1829). Quoted in James Hall, A Memoir of the Public Services of William Henry Harrison, of Ohio (Philadelphia, PA: Key & Biddle, 1836).
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The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed. — Inaugural address (March 4, 1841).
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Sir, I wish you to understand the true principles of the government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more. — Final words. Quoted in Jebediah Whitman, "A Memorial to Our Dear Departed President (New Ark, DE: Printed by the Author, 1841).
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