To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
GEORGE WASHINGTONStrive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
More George Washington Quotes
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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