Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
GEORGE WASHINGTONCitizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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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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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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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Man is the religious animal.
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