The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
GEORGE WASHINGTONExperience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
More George Washington Quotes
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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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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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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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