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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWhere are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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