Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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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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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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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