Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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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.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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