Yet, still, from either beach, The voice of blood shall reach, More audible than speech, "We are one!"

Distinction is the consequence, never the object of a great mind.

Never judge a work of art by its defects.

The only competition worthy of a wise man is with himself.

Never judge a work of art by its defects

"The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism.... It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence may be co-extensive with the world, and stamp political happiness or misery on ages yet unborn." --George Washington