Author: James Monroe

Quotes

The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.

The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which they are placed.

- 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

It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.

It is the knowledge that all men have weaknesses and that many have vices that makes government necessary.

- James Monroe

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.

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

A king without power is an absurdity.

A king without power is an absurdity.

- James Monroe

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.

- James Monroe

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

- 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

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.

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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