It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWhere are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
More George Washington Quotes
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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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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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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Man is the religious animal.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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