Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
GEORGE WASHINGTONMan is the religious animal.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Man is the religious animal.
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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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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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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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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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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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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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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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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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