If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTrue friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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 am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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