"There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses." ― Andrew Jackson Topic(s): Government More From Andrew Jackson "Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms." "We are beginning a new era in our government. I cannot too strongly urge the necessity of a rigid economy and an inflexible determination not to enlarge the income beyond the real necessities of the government." "I cannot consent that my mortal body shall be laid in a repository prepared for an Emperor or a King my republican feelings and principles forbid it the simplicity of our system of government forbids it." More In Government "Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people."― Theodore Roosevelt "Every country has the government it deserves."― Joseph de Maistre "Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn’t have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?"― Richard J. Daley