A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
More George Washington Quotes
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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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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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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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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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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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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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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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Man is the religious animal.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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