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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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