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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.

George Washington

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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Alive Breast Celestial Conscience Labor Spark
A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Convince Government Human Nature Knowledge Man Principles
The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Emperor Farm Inspirational One Liner World
Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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Cause Controversies Hatred Productive Religion Spring
Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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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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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
GEORGE WASHINGTON

Confidence God Inspirational Strength
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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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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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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