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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Man is the religious animal.
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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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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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