Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
GEORGE WASHINGTONLabor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Man is the religious animal.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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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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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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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 am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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