Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIndividuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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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.
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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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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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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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