One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThere is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
More George Washington Quotes
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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 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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Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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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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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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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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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
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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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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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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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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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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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