The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTo be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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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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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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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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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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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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