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Very Quotes by George Washington
- While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God alone…
- In the discharge of this trust I will only say that I have, with good intentions, contributed toward the organization and administration of the Government…
- 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 very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to obey the established…
- But if we are to be told by a foreign Power . . . what we shall do, and what we shall not do, we…
- The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is a main pillar…
- As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit.
- I assure you very explicitly, that in my opinion the conscientious scruples of all men should be treated with great delicacy and tenderness: and it…
- Men are very apt to run into extremes, hatred to England may carry come into an excess of Confidence in France... I am heartily disposed…
- I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.
- The States separately have very inadequate ideas of the present danger. Party disputes and personal quarrels are the great business of the day, whilst the…
- Why should I expect to be exempt from censure; the unfailing lot of an elevated station? My Heart tells me it has been my unremitted…
- The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
- I am very glad to hear that the Gardener has saved so much of the St. foin seed, and that of the India Hemp. Make…
- However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by…
- One of the difficulties in bringing about change in an organization is that you must do so through the persons who have been most successful…
- A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that action, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment to friends; and that…
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