John Griffin Carlisle Quotes

"The rest is a mere matter of detail, to be settled with judgment, discretion, and caution."
- John Griffin Carlisle
(Related: Caution, Detail, Discretion, Judgment, Rest)

"It is entirely undemocratic to continue these burdens on the people for years and years after the requirements of protection have been met and the representatives of these industries have become incrusted with wealth."
- John Griffin Carlisle
(Related: People, Wealth, Protection, Years)

"Our enormous surplus revenues are illogical and oppressive."
- John Griffin Carlisle

"After we have calmly stood by and allowed monopolies to grow fat, we should not be asked to make them bloated."
- John Griffin Carlisle