I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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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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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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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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