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
[In a republic,] it is not the people themselves who make the decisions, but the people they themselves choose to stand in… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
The earth was given to mankind to support the greatest number of which it is capable, and no tribe or people have… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. — 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… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties. — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Republics demanded virtue. Monarchies could rely on coercion and "dazzling splendor" to suppress self-interest or factions; republics relied on the goodness of… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising… — 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
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