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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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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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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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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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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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 reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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