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.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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