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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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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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Book Build Conceive Education Inspirational Knowledge
To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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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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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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Advance Happen Indifferent Quarter Revolution
If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Desire Instrument Music Place Powerful Prosperity Secure
Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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Man is the religious animal.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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