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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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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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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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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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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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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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