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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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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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