I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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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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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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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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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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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