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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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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Diffusion Importance Institution Knowledge Object Promote
I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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Book Build Conceive Education Inspirational Knowledge
I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Deep Die Feets Hustle Inspirational Knees
There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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Country Deserve Happiness Knowledge Literature Promotion Public Science
To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Character Glory Patriotism Religion
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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Achievement Kindness Man Quality Rare Rich Value Virtue
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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Conduct Connection Foreign Government Politics Possible Relationship Rules
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
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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Advantage Capable Goodness Interest Men Sacrifice
I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Dreams Justice Liberty Nation
Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Confidence God Inspirational Strength
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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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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God Hands Honesty Repair Standard
Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Effective Peace Prepare War
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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