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GEORGE WASHINGTONOf all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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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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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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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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