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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.

George Washington

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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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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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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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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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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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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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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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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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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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