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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONPromote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
More George Washington Quotes
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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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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