True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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