"The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity." ― Martin Van Buren Topic(s): Change More From Martin Van Buren "On receiving from the people the sacred trust twice confided on my illustrious predecessor, and which he has discharged so faithfully and so well, I know that I can not expect to perform the arduous task with equal ability and success." "We remain at peace with all nations, and no efforts on my part consistent with the preservation of our rights and the honor of the country shall be spared to maintain a position so consonant to our institutions." "The United States have fulfilled in good faith all their treaty stipulations with the Indian tribes, and have in every other instance insisted upon a like performance of their obligations." More In Change "A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has."― Margaret Mead "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."― Wayne Dyer "In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you."― Leo Tolstoy