To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
GEORGE WASHINGTONDiscipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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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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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
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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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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
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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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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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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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