Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThings 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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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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