To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
GEORGE WASHINGTONExperience 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.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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