True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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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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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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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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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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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.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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