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

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 little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

- 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

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

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

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

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

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