It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
GEORGE WASHINGTONA 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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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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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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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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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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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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Man is the religious animal.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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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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