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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.

George Washington

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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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Action Attachment Convince Friendship Man True World
Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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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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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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Committed Fault Revolution Rights
A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Education Government Object Science Youth
The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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Connection Country Currency Declare Duty Government Money Value
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Guard One Liner Patriotism Posture
The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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Fake False Internet Rumor
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Effective Peace Prepare War
Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Good Machine Necessary Politics Rescue Storm Time Wisdom
We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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Experience Healing Lesson Past Profit Purpose
Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Absence Evil One Liner Speak
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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