Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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 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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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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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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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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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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