The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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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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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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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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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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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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