The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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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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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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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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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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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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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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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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