The brave man, inattentive to his duty, is worth little more to his country than the coward who deserts her in the hour of danger.
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The planter, the farmer, the mechanic, and the laborer...form the great body of the people of the United States they are the bone and sinew of the country men who love liberty and desire nothing but equal rights and equal laws.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the fundamental role of common workers in building and maintaining a free society.
Andrew Jackson highlights the essential contributions of everyday workers—such as farmers, mechanics, and laborers—in shaping the United States. He regards them as the backbone of the nation, emphasizing their commitment to liberty, equal rights, and the rule of law as foundational principles for a prosperous society.
Themes
WorkersLibertyEqualityRightsLaborNation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech addressing workers' rights, one could quote Jackson to emphasize the importance of labor in society.
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