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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWe began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
More George Washington Quotes
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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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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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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