At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country.
- James Monroe Quote

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several States may be estimated at 800,000 men - infantry, artillery, and cavalry.
- James Monroe Quote

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.
- James Monroe Quote

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.
- James Monroe Quote

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.
- James Monroe Quote

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 Quote

National honor is the national property of the highest value.
- James Monroe Quote

Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.
- James Monroe Quote

Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
- James Monroe Quote

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.
- James Monroe Quote

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 Quote

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 Quote

The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation.
- James Monroe Quote

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.
- James Monroe Quote