Quotes from Andrew Johnson

The life of a republic lies certainly in the energy, virtue, and intelligence of its citizens.

Honest conviction is my courage; the Constitution is my guide.

Our government sprang from and was made for the people -- not the people for the government. To them it owes an allegiance from them it must derive its courage, strength, and wisdom.

God being willing and whether traitors be few or many I intend to fight them to the end.

If I am to be shot at, I want no man to be in the way of the bullet.