Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
GEORGE WASHINGTONMy first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
More George Washington Quotes
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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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.
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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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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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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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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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