Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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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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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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