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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 Washington

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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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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.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Connection Country Currency Declare Duty Government Money Value
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.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Build Country Freedom Man Opinion Punishment Ruin
To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights—then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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