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James Monroe Quotes

A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends Picture Quote #1

History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis Picture Quote #1

Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty! Picture Quote #1

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session Picture Quote #1

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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 Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue Picture Quote #1

A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends Picture Quote #1

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence Picture Quote #1

The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals Picture Quote #1

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If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance! Picture Quote #1

During the darkest days of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress and George Washington - I call him the first George W. - (laughter and applause) - urged citizens to pray and to give thanks and to ask for God’s protection Picture Quote #1

Of the liberty of conscience in matters of religious faith, of speech and of the press; of the trial by jury of the vicinage in civil and criminal cases; of the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus; of the right to keep and bear arms.... If these rights are well defined, and secured against encroachment, it is impossible that government should ever degenerate into tyranny Picture Quote #1

We must support our rights or lose our character, and with it, perhaps, our liberties Picture Quote #1

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Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete Picture Quote #1

National honor is the national property of the highest value Picture Quote #1

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue Picture Quote #1

I regret that I should leave this world without again beholding him Picture Quote #1

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will Picture Quote #1

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil Picture Quote #1

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National honor is national property of the highest value Picture Quote #1

Of the liberty of conscience in matters of religious faith, of speech and of the press; of the trial by jury of the vicinage in civil and criminal cases; of the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus; of the right to keep and bear arms... If these rights are well defined, and secured against encroachment, it is impossible that government should ever degenerate into tyranny Picture Quote #1

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and a usurper soon found. The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us by all wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties Picture Quote #1

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation Picture Quote #1

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A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends. (James Monroe Quotes) History has shown that at least one-half of every century is consumed in war (James Monroe Quotes) 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 (James Monroe Quotes) I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis (James Monroe Quotes) Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty! (James Monroe Quotes) Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session (James Monroe Quotes) 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 (James Monroe Quotes) 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 (James Monroe Quotes) The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue (James Monroe Quotes) A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends (James Monroe Quotes) In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence (James Monroe Quotes) The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals (James Monroe Quotes) If America wants concessions, she must fight for them. We must purchase our power with our blood (James Monroe Quotes) 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. (James Monroe Quotes) In a representative republic, the education of our children must be of the utmost importance! (James Monroe Quotes) During the darkest days of the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress and George Washington - I call him the first George W. - (laughter and applause) - urged citizens to pray and to give thanks and to ask for God’s protection. (James Monroe Quotes) Of the liberty of conscience in matters of religious faith, of speech and of the press; of the trial by jury of the vicinage in civil and criminal cases; of the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus; of the right to keep and bear arms.... If these rights are well defined, and secured against encroachment, it is impossible that government should ever degenerate into tyranny. (James Monroe Quotes) We must support our rights or lose our character, and with it, perhaps, our liberties (James Monroe Quotes) Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete (James Monroe Quotes) National honor is the national property of the highest value (James Monroe Quotes) A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue (James Monroe Quotes) I regret that I should leave this world without again beholding him (James Monroe Quotes) Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will (James Monroe Quotes) The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil (James Monroe Quotes) National honor is national property of the highest value (James Monroe Quotes) Of the liberty of conscience in matters of religious faith, of speech and of the press; of the trial by jury of the vicinage in civil and criminal cases; of the benefit of the writ of habeas corpus; of the right to keep and bear arms... If these rights are well defined, and secured against encroachment, it is impossible that government should ever degenerate into tyranny (James Monroe Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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 (James Monroe Quotes) It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. Usurpation is then an easy attainment, and a usurper soon found. The people themselves become the willing instruments of their own debasement and ruin. Let us, then, look to the great cause, and endeavor to preserve it in full force. Let us by all wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties (James Monroe Quotes) The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation (James Monroe Quotes)

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