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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.

George Washington

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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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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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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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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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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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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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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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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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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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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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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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