The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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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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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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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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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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