Every man thinks God is on his side.
GEORGE WASHINGTONOne of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
More George Washington Quotes
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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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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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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