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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.

George Washington

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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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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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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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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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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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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
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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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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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To persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
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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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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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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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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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
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The nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
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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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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
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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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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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