James Monroe Quotes Our country may be likened to a new house

• "At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country."
• "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."
• National honour is the national property of the highest value
• A little flattery will support a man through great fatigue.
• In the wars of the European powers in matters relating to themselves we have never taken any part, not does it comport with our policy so to do. It is only when our rights are invaded or seriously menaced that we resent injuries or make preparation for our defence

                                                                                                                                                   James Monroe