Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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Man is the religious animal.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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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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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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