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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
More George Washington Quotes
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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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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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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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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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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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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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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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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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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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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