It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty.

Quote by James Monroe

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If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no...

If we look to the history of other nations, ancient or modern, we find no...

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

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

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South...

The civil war which has so long prevailed between Spain and the Provinces in South...

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of...

The payments which have been made into the Treasury show the very productive state of...

The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect,...

The great increase of our population throughout the Union will alone produce an important effect,...

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most...

To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most...

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest...

The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest...

National honor is the national property of the highest value.

National honor is the national property of the highest value.

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several...

By the last returns to the Department of War the militia force of the several...

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves...

At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves...

By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole...

By these purchases the Indian title, with moderate reservations, has been extinguished to the whole...

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never...

In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never...

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike...

The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike...

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers...

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers...

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

Preparation for war is a constant stimulus to suspicion and ill will.

I have yet to be in a game where luck was involved. Well-prepared players make...

I have yet to be in a game where luck was involved. Well-prepared players make...

Imperfect preparation gives rise to the thousand-fold forms that express physical and mental inferiority and...

Imperfect preparation gives rise to the thousand-fold forms that express physical and mental inferiority and...

Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's...

Some people are making such thorough preparation for rainy days that they aren't enjoying today's...