Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTo the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
More George Washington Quotes
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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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 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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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