Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
GEORGE WASHINGTONNo punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
More George Washington Quotes
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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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