Andrew Jackson: “This is not the reflection of a day, but belongs to the most deeply rooted convictions of my mind.”

It is from within, among yourselves--from cupidity, from corruption, from disappointed ambition and inordinate thirst for power--that factions will be formed and liberty endangered.

The duty of every government [is so] to regulate its currency as to protect this numerous class.

It is impossible that any government can continue to exist upon any other principles.

The paper money system of this country may be used as an engine to undermine your free institutions.