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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
More George Washington Quotes
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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