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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.

George Washington

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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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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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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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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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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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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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