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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTo the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
More George Washington Quotes
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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I am convinced that you will again give that support to leadership in these critical days.
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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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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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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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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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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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