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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.

George Washington

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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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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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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights—then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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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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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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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.
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Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.
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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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