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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.

George Washington

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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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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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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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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.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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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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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.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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