It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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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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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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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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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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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 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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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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