A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
GEORGE WASHINGTONEvery 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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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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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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Man is the religious animal.
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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