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 MonroeI enter on the trust to which I have been called by the suffrages of my fellow-citizens with my fervent prayers to the Almighty that He will be graciously pleased to continue to us that protection which He has already so conspicuously displayed in our favor.
James MonroeA free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.
James MonroeLet us by wise and constitutional measures promote intelligence among the people as the best means of preserving our liberties.
James Monroe