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 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
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
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 contemplationeffectfelt Change image and share on social
National honor is the national property of the highest value. James Monroe highhonornational Change image and share on social
Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete. James Monroe auspicecommencecomplete Change image and share on social
The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation. James Monroe advantagedisposeland Change image and share on social
A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue. James Monroe fatigueflatterygreat Change image and share on social
I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis. James Monroe basiscontinuefrance Change image and share on social
Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty! James Monroe countryhouselack Change image and share on social
