James Monroe Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“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.”

“I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.”

“Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.”

“At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.”

“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.”

“To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people.”

“The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.”

“Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.”

“By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole of the land within the limits of the State of Ohio, and to a part of that in the Michigan Territory and of the State of Indiana.”

“The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of the public revenue.”