A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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