Author: James Monroe

Quotes

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

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

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

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

A king without power is an absurdity.

A king without power is an absurdity.

- 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

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

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