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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONPromote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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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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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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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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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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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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