Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
GEORGE WASHINGTONMy mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
More George Washington Quotes
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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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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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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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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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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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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