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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion

George Washington

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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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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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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Man is the religious animal.
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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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