All James Monroe Quotes
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
James Monroe
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In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence.
James Monroe
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Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
James Monroe
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The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
James Monroe
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From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting the country bordering on Lake Erie purchases have been made of lands on conditions very favorable to the United States, and, as it is presumed, not less so to the tribes themselves.
James Monroe
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National honor is the national property of the highest value.
James Monroe
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The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.
James Monroe
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At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.
James Monroe
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Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
James Monroe
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It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.
James Monroe
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The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation.
James Monroe
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To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.
James Monroe
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The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.
James Monroe
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Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.
James Monroe
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If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy.
James Monroe
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