Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
More George Washington Quotes
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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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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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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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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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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