Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
GEORGE WASHINGTONReligious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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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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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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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