It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
GEORGE WASHINGTONLiberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
More George Washington Quotes
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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