We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
More George Washington Quotes
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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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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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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