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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

George Washington

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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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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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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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Man is the religious animal.
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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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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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