Creative Quotations from James Monroe (1758-1831)

Creative Quotations from . . .

James Monroe
(1758-1831) born on Apr 28

US president (5th). "He, as 5th U.S. president, announced the "Monroe Doctrine," 1832 and created the "era of good feeling.""

The American continents . . . are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.

National honor is national property of the highest value.

"Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all -- liberty!"

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

A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.

Published Sources for the above Quotations:
F:	"Message to Congress, now known as the Monroe Doctrine, 1823."
R:	"First Inaugural Address, 1817."
A:	"In "American Anecdotes.""
N:	"On signing the Rus-Bagot Convention, 1818 for U.S.-Great Britian to demilitarize the Great Lakes."
K:	"In "Ten Years in Washington.""