The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
GEORGE WASHINGTONReligious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
More George Washington Quotes
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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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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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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