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"One may define flattery as a base companionship which is most advantageous to the flatterer."
"Flattery is like chewing gum. Enjoy it but don't swallow it."
"He who says he hates every kind of flattery, and says it in earnest, certainly does not yet know every kind of flattery."
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery."
"Flattery is useful when dealing with youngsters."
"I'd worship the ground you walked on if only you walked in a better neighborhood."
"Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery."
"To flatter a young man, tell him that you thought that he was older than he is. To flatter an old woman, tell her that you thought that she was younger than she is."
Explore more quotes by James Monroe
"It is only when the people become ignorant and corrupt, when they degenerate into a populace, that they are incapable of exercising their sovereignty."
"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."
"To impose taxes when the public exigencies require them is an obligation of the most sacred character, especially with a free people."
"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."
"From several of the Indian tribes inhabiting the country bordering on Lake Erie purchases have been made of lands on conditions very favorable to the United States, and, as it is presumed, not less so to the tribes themselves."
"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."
"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."
"The best form of government is that which is most likely to prevent the greatest sum of evil."
"Our country may be likened to a new house. We lack many things, but we possess the most precious of all - liberty!"
"The public lands are a public stock, which ought to be disposed of to the best advantage for the nation."
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