If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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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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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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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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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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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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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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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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