A free, virtuous, and enlightened people must know full well the great principles and causes upon which their happiness depends.
James MonroeThe movements of a great nation are connected in all their parts. If errors have been committed they ought to be corrected; if the policy is sound it ought to be supported.
James MonroeOur country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
James MonroeIn wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, nor does it comport with our policy so to do
James Monroe