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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.

George Washington

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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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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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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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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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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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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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