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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.

George Washington

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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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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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