If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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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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