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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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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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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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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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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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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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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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