Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
GEORGE WASHINGTONEvery man thinks God is on his side.
More George Washington Quotes
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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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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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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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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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’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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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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