Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe 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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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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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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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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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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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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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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