No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWorry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
More George Washington Quotes
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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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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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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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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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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I rejoice in a belief that intellectual light will spring up in the dark corners of the earth.
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