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We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-bought experience.


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GEORGE WASHINGTON Unless there's a judge somewhere who is just dying for a case like this, I think it will be put to a...
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GEORGE WASHINGTON I am sure that never was a people, who had more reason to acknowledge a Divine interposition in thei...
GEORGE WASHINGTON In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude
GEORGE WASHINGTON May the Father of All Mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths; and, make us in all o...
GEORGE WASHINGTON Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and ...
GEORGE WASHINGTON I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adop...
GEORGE WASHINGTON Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, mor...
GEORGE WASHINGTON The Eyes of all our Countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings, and praises, if h...
GEORGE WASHINGTON Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness
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