It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their 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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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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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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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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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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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Man is the religious animal.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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