Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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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 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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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