I would sincerely regret and which never shall happen whilst I am in office a military guard around

I would sincerely regret, and which never shall happen whilst I am in office, a military guard around the President.

Author: Andrew Jackson

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Peace above all things is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms.

It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.

The brave man inattentive to his duty is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts in the hour of danger.

Heaven will be no heaven to me if I do not meet my wife there.

It is in the nature of things that joy arises in a person free from remorse.

Life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never regret anything that made you smile.