Author: James Monroe

Quotes

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.

- James Monroe

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