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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
More George Washington Quotes
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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