My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThere 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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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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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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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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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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