The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
GEORGE WASHINGTONFew men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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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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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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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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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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