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Free Quotes by George Washington
- Upon the decease [of] my wife, it is my Will and desire th[at] all the Slaves which I hold in [my] own right, shall receive…
- The United States of America should have a foundation free from the influence of clergy.
- A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of independence…
- If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by…
- Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence.... From the hour the Pilgrims…
- The foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be…
- `Tis substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every…
- This Government, the offspring of your own choice, uninfluenced and unawed, adopted upon full investigation and mature deliberation, completely free in its principles, in the…
- My ardent desire is, and my aim has been . . . to comply strictly with all our engagements foreign and domestic; but to keep…
- Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly…
- Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence . . . the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake.
- The duty of holding a Neutral conduct may be inferred, without any thing more, from the obligation which justice and humanity impose on every nation,…
- It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves…
- I anticipate with pleasing expectations that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of…
- I cannot conceive a rank more honorable, than that which flows from the uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people, the purest source and…
- When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in the happy hour when…
- At this auspicious period, the United States came into existence as a Nation; and if their Citizens should not be completely free and happy, the…
- I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
- The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.
- It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free…
- A free people ought...to be armed
- A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and…
- In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
- A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite
- 'A free people ought only be armed and disciplined, but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to maintain a status of Independence from any…
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- I am a free man. I do not need to copy Petrarca or Boccaccio. My own genius is enough. Let others worry… — Pietro Aretino
- With a goose-quill and a few sheets of paper, I mock myself of the universe. They say I am the son of… — Pietro Aretino
- The first time Haiti had free and fair democratic elections was 1990, when I was elected. — Jean-Bertrand Aristide
- The law is reason, free from passion. — Aristotle
- Democracy arises out of the notion that those who are equal in any respect are equal in all respects; because men are… — Aristotle
- In order to live free and happily you must sacrifice boredom. It is not always an easy sacrifice. — Richard Bach
- That said, the question remains: how to strike the balance between free speech and mutual respect in this mixed-up world, both blessed… — Timothy Garton Ash
- WikiLeaks is designed to make capitalism more free and ethical. — Julian Assange
- They have not always elected the best leaders, particularly after a long period in which they have not used this facility of… — Chinua Achebe
- He that is kind is free, though he is a slave; he that is evil is a slave, though he be a… — Saint Augustine