There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIndividuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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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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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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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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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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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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