A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
More George Washington Quotes
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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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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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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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To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
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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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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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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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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.
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Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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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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