Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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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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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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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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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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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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