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George Washington

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“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”— George Washington
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“My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.”— George Washington
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“War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.”— George Washington
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“It is better to be alone than in bad company.”— George Washington
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“It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.”— George Washington
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“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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“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”— George Washington
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“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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“Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.”— George Washington
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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.”— George Washington
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“True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.”— George Washington
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“Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.”— George Washington
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“The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.”— George Washington
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“Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”— George Washington
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“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