It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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More George Washington Quotes
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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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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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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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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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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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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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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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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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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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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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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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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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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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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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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