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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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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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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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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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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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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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