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James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: It is only when the people become ignorant

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: If it was wise, manly, and patriotic for

If it was wise, manly, and patriotic for us to establish a free government, it is equally wise to attend to the necessary means of its preservation. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: In wars of the European powers in matters

In wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By Clive James: She was good at playing abstract confusion in

She was good at playing abstract confusion in the same way that a midget is good at being short. — Clive James

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: The public lands are a public stock, which

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: Our country may be likened to a new

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty! — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: Our relations with the other powers of Europe

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: The emigrants although of different parties and different

The emigrants although of different parties and different religious sects all flew from persecution in pursuit of liberty. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: I have great satisfaction in stating that our

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: The payments which have been made into the

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: National honor is the national property of the

National honor is the national property of the highest value. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: The mention of Greece fills the mind with

The mention of Greece fills the mind with the most exalted sentiments and arouses in our bosoms the best feelings of which our nature is capable. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: The best form of government is that which

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: I regret that I should leave this world

I regret that I should leave this world without again beholding him. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: History has shown that at least one-half of

History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: It is better to spread trust all around

It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money! — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: To impose taxes when the public exigencies require

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: In a representative republic, the education of our

In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance! — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Earl Jones: People who lusted after Marilyn Monroe had no

People who lusted after Marilyn Monroe had no idea she stuttered. It is the secret of her sexiness, actually. — James Earl Jones

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: If America wants concessions, she must fight for

If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: The liberty, prosperity, and the happiness of our

The liberty, prosperity, and the happiness of our country will always be the object of my most fervent prayers to the Supreme Author of All Good. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: [In a republic,] it is not the people

[In a republic,] it is not the people themselves who make the decisions, but the people they themselves choose to stand in their places. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote

Let us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: Never did a government commence under auspices so

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By Erica Monroe: Damnation. Damnable, damned, damningly damnation.

Damnation. Damnable, damned, damningly damnation. — Erica Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: We must support our rights or lose our

We must support our rights or lose our character, and with it, perhaps, our liberties. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By Clive James: (Of Marilyn Monroe) She was good at being

(Of Marilyn Monroe) She was good at being inarticulately abstracted for the same reason that midgets are good at being short — Clive James

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: A little flattery will support a man through

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By Erica Monroe: Because you see me. And I desperately need

Because you see me. And I desperately need someone who will see the man behind my title. — Erica Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know

A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends. — James Monroe

James Monroe Quotes By James Monroe: At no period of our political existence had

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country. — James Monroe