If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
More George Washington Quotes
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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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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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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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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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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