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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe 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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Man is the religious animal.
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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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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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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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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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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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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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