How prone all human institutions have been to decay; how subject the best-formed and most wisely organized governments have been to lose their check and totally dissolve; how difficult it has been for mankind, in all ages and countries, to… — 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 the sovereignty. Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and a usurper soon found. The people themselves become the… — 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
