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Nothing Quotes by George Washington
- It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it,…
- Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our Commercial policy should hold an equal and impartial hand:…
- There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
- Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war.
- [L]eave nothing to the uncertainty of procuring a warlike apparatus at the moment of public danger.
- Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof.…
- Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the rooting out of…
- Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive.
- All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in it, beyond the…
- There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of everybody but the…
- Character enough of an opposite description ... My opinion is ... that you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to change the principles…
- But if the laws are to be so trampled upon with impunity, and a minority is to dictate to the majority, there is an end…
- Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.
- In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and…
- Require nothing unreasonable of your officers and men, but see that whatever is required be punctually complied with. Reward and punish every man according to…
- There is nothing which can better deserve your patronage, than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of…
- Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over…
- Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war; for sure I am, if…
More Nothing Quotes
- Nothing we use or hear or touch can be expressed in words that equal what is given by the senses. — Hannah Arendt
- It is my contention that civil disobediences are nothing but the latest form of voluntary association, and that they are thus quite… — Hannah Arendt
- Where all are guilty, no one is; confessions of collective guilt are the best possible safeguard against the discovery of culprits, and… — Hannah Arendt
- Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip. — Aristophanes
- I have nothing against 3-D in theory. But I've also never run to the movies because something's in 3-D. — J. J. Abrams
- Nature does nothing in vain. — Aristotle
- But if nothing but soul, or in soul mind, is qualified to count, it is impossible for there to be time unless… — Aristotle
- Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside… — Diane Ackerman
- Bad things are not the worst things that can happen to us. Nothing is the worst thing that can happen to us! — Richard Bach
- A real man loves his wife, and places his family as the most important thing in life. Nothing has brought me more… — Frank Abagnale
- The police can't protect consumers. People need to be more aware and educated about identity theft. You need to be a little… — Frank Abagnale
- There's nothing wrong with being a loser, it just depends on how good you are at it. — Billie Joe Armstrong