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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONDecision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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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 harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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