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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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