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 WASHINGTONHeard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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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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