System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
GEORGE WASHINGTONStrive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
More George Washington Quotes
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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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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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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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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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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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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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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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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