The earth was given to mankind to support the greatest number of which it is capable, and no tribe or people have a right to withhold from the wants of others more than is necessary for their own support and comfort.
It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. … - James Monroe
It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising the sovereignty. …
- 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 country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends. - James Monroe
A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.
It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money! - James Monroe
It is better to spread trust all around than to hand out money!
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. - James Monroe
The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil.
There is every reason to believe that our system will soon attain the highest degree of perfection of which human institutions are capable. - James Monroe
There is every reason to believe that our system will soon attain the highest degree of perfection of which human institutions are capable.
There is a price tag on human liberty. That price is the willingness to assume the responsibilities of being free men. Payment of this price is a per… - James Monroe
There is a price tag on human liberty. That price is the willingness to assume the responsibilities of being free men. Payment of this price is a per…
I regret that I should leave this world without again beholding him. - James Monroe
I regret that I should leave this world without again beholding him.
The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals. - James Monroe
The right of self-defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals.
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