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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe 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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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 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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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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 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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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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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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