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.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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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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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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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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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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