Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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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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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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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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