Author: James Monroe

Quotes

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.

- James Monroe

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.

- James Monroe

A king without power is an absurdity.

A king without power is an absurdity.

- James Monroe

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.

- James Monroe

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.

- James Monroe

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination.

- James Monroe

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

- James Monroe

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

- James Monroe

It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.

It was by one Union that we achieved our independence and liberties, and by it alone can they be maintained.

- James Monroe

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