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 WASHINGTONI conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
More George Washington Quotes
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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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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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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