Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights—then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
More George Washington Quotes
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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