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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

George Washington

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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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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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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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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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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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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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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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Man is the religious animal.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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