The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil. James Monroe evilformgovernment Change image and share on social
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 comportdefenceeuropean share on social
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 ancientfindgigantic Change image and share on social
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 conditioncountryexistence Change image and share on social
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 corruptdegenerateexercise Change image and share on social
The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue. James Monroe makepaymentproductive Change image and share on social
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 americacivilcontinue Change image and share on social
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 000artillerycavalry Change image and share on social
Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session. James Monroe changeessentialeurope Change image and share on social
To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people. James Monroe characterexigencyfree Change image and share on social