Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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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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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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