I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWe must consult our means rather than our wishes.
More George Washington Quotes
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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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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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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Man is the religious animal.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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