Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIt 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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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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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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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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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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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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