Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI 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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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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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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