Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
More George Washington Quotes
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Experience 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.
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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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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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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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