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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
More George Washington Quotes
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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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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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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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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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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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