Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
GEORGE WASHINGTONFew men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
More George Washington Quotes
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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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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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 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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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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