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).

"The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed."

- Inaugural address (March 4, 1841).

"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).