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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.

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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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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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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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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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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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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