Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
GEORGE WASHINGTONGuard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
More George Washington Quotes
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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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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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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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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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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