Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONLet your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
More George Washington Quotes
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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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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