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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.

George Washington

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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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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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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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