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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHarmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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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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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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