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 WASHINGTONThe nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
More George Washington Quotes
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights—then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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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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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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 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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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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