We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
More George Washington Quotes
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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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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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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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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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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