Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
GEORGE WASHINGTONSpeak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
More George Washington Quotes
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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