Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
GEORGE WASHINGTONLet your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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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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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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