We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
More George Washington Quotes
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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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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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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