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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.

George Washington

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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Diffusion Importance Institution Knowledge Object Promote
Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Business Coffee Decision Entrepreneur One Liner Planning
I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Argument Judgement Modest Strive Submission Superior
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Effective Peace Prepare War
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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Individual Liberty Preserve Rest Society
System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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