I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
GEORGE WASHINGTONCitizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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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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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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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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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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