James Monroe Quotes The best form of government

• Never did a government commence under auspices so favorable, nor ever was success so complete.
• Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!
• Our relations with the other powers of Europe have experienced no essential change since the last session.
• 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 sum of evil.

                                                                                                                                      James Monroe