Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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 bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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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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