If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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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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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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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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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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