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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

George Washington

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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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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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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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