I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
GEORGE WASHINGTONAssociate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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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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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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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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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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