I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
GEORGE WASHINGTONPaper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
More George Washington Quotes
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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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.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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