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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.

George Washington

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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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Man is the religious animal.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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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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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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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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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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