“The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.”
— George Washington
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The administration of justice is the firmest
“The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.”
— George Washington
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Few men have virtue to withstand the
“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”
— George Washington
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Truth will ultimately prevail where there is
“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”
— George Washington
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It may be laid down as a
“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 Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.”
— George Washington
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If the freedom of speech is taken
“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
— George Washington
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Experience teaches us that it is much
“Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.”
— George Washington
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It will be found an unjust and
“It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.”
— George Washington
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Discipline is the soul of an army.
“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”
— George Washington
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We should not look back unless it
“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.”
— George Washington
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My mother was the most beautiful woman
“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.”
— George Washington
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