“If there be a people on earth whose more especial duty it is to be at all times prepared to defend the rights with which they are blessed, and to surpass all others in sustaining the necessary burthens, and in… — James Monroe Copy Share Image
Peace is the best time for improvement and preparation of every kind; it is in peace that our commerce flourishes most, that taxes are most easily paid, and that the revenue is most productive. — 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
