I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
GEORGE WASHINGTONOne 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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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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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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Man is the religious animal.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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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 harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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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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