The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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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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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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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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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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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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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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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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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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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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