The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIt is better to be alone than in bad company.
More George Washington Quotes
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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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.
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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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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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