It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
More George Washington Quotes
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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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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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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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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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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