The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHeard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
More George Washington Quotes
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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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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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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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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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights—then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.
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