It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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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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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 basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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