How prone all human institutions have been to decay; how subject the best-formed and most wisely organized governments have been to lose… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting the country bordering on Lake Erie purchases have been made of lands on conditions very… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all -… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
The liberty, prosperity, and the happiness of our country will always be the object of my most fervent prayers to the Supreme… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
The principles and passions of men are always the same and lead to the same result, varying only according to the circumstances in which… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
The crime of ingratitude has not yet stained, and I trust never will stain, our national character. You are considered by them as not… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Before any man can be considered as a member of civil society, he must be considered as a subject of the Governor of the… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry,… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session. — James Monroe Copy Share Image
A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends. — James Monroe Copy Share Image
There is a price tag on human liberty. That price is the willingness to assume the responsibilities of being free men. Payment of this… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
