We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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.
More George Washington Quotes
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Man is the religious animal.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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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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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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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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