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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.

George Washington

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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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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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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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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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