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.
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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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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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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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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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