Religion is a byproduct of fear.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWhere are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
More George Washington Quotes
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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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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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 great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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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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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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.
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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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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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