It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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