Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
More George Washington Quotes
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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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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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.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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