Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
More George Washington Quotes
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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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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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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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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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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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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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