I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIt is better to be alone than in bad company.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Man is the religious animal.
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