Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
GEORGE WASHINGTONPromote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
More George Washington Quotes
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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 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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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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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.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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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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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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