Jeyms Monroe quotes Born: 04/28/1758 Died: 07/04/1831 Country: usa

• At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country. (Jeyms Monroe)
• By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry. (Jeyms Monroe)
• By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana. (Jeyms Monroe)
• I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis. (Jeyms Monroe)
• If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no example of a growth so rapid, so gigantic, of a people so prosperous and happy. (Jeyms Monroe)
• It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty. (Jeyms Monroe)
• National honor is the national property of the highest value. (Jeyms Monroe)
• Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. (Jeyms Monroe)
• Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session. (Jeyms Monroe)
• The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South America still continues, without any prospect of its speedy termination. (Jeyms Monroe)
• Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will. (Jeyms Monroe)
• The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect, and in no quarter will it be so sensibly felt as in those in contemplation. (Jeyms Monroe)
• The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. (Jeyms Monroe)
• The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong. (Jeyms Monroe)
• The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. (Jeyms Monroe)

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