I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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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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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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 have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Man is the religious animal.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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