My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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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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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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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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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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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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