Country Quote by Albert II, Prince of Monaco
“We're an independent sovereign country and that's very important to Monaco.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public address, 2021
Monaco asserts its sovereignty and independence as a core national principle.
In simple terms: Monaco emphasizes its independent status.
Key Takeaway
Respect and uphold national sovereignty.
Themes
politics
national identity
sovereignty
pride
Mood
formal
assertive
Type
political
nationalistic
When to use this quote
- diplomacy
- policy making
- national branding
Key Concepts
statehood
independence
international relations
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Monaco maintain independence?
- What are benefits of small‑state sovereignty?
A Different Perspective
Sovereignty can be challenged by larger powers.
![“[United States] are sovereign country, they are an independent country, but this is their limit; they don't have to interfere in any other country. Because of this interference for the last fifty years, that's why they are very good only in creating problems, not in solving problems. That's the…” quote by Bashar al-Assad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e5c/bashar-al-assad-1027_country_united-states-are-sovereign-country-they_1191943.jpg)
![“That country [Carthage] was rapidly sinking into the state of barbarism from whence it had been raised by the Phoenician colonies and Roman laws; and every step of intestine discord was marked by some deplorable victory of savage man over civilized society.” quote by Edward Gibbon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/70c/edward-gibbon-710_barbarism_that-country-carthage-was-rapidly-sinkin_393.jpg)
