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.
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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.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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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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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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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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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