We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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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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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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