One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWe should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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Man is the religious animal.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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