The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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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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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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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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