I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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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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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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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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