Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
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Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
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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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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.
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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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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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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 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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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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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do – then do it with all your strength.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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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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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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