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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
More George Washington Quotes
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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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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