Benjamin Harrison quotes

Benjamin Harrison, born in 1833, was an American political figure who served as the 23rd President of the United States from 1889 to 1893. Known for his commitment to sound fiscal policies and protectionist trade measures, Harrison played a crucial role in shaping the country's economic landscape. He advocated for the McKinley Tariff and the Sherman Antitrust Act, aiming to foster domestic industries and regulate monopolies. Harrison also spearheaded educational reforms, paving the way for future advancements. With a legacy defined by his contributions to economic growth and education, Benjamin Harrison remains an influential figure in American history.

The manner by which women are treated is a good criterion to judge the true state of society. If we know but this one feature in a character of a nation, we may easily judge the rest, for as society advances, the true character of women is discovered.

- Benjamin Harrison

When and under what conditions is the black man to have a free ballot? When is he in fact to have those full civil rights which have so long been his in law?

- Benjamin Harrison

We Americans have no commission from God to police the world.

- Benjamin Harrison

No other people have a government more worthy of their respect and love or a land so magnificent in extent, so pleasant to look upon, and so full of generous suggestion to enterprise and labor.

- Benjamin Harrison

There never has been a time in our history when work was so abundant or when wages were as high, whether measured by the currency in which they are paid or by their power to supply the necessaries and comforts of life.

- Benjamin Harrison

This Government has found occasion to express, in a friendly spirit, but with much earnestness, to the Government of the Czar, its serious concern because of the harsh measures now being enforced against the Hebrews in Russia.

- Benjamin Harrison