We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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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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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Religion is a byproduct of fear.
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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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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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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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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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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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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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