Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
GEORGE WASHINGTONMake sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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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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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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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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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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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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