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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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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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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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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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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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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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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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