How prone all human institutions have been to decay; how subject the best-formed and most wisely organized governments have been to lose their check and totally dissolve; how difficult it has been for mankind, in all ages and countries, to preserve their dearest rights and best privileges, impelled as it were by an irresistible fate of despotism.
James MonroeThe 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 MonroeA free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.
James MonroeDuring 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