To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
More George Washington Quotes
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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