I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right to intermeddle in the internal concerns of another; that every one had a right to form and adopt whatever government they liked best to live…

Quote by George Washington

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Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.

Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest...

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest...

The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean...

The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean...

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish Government,...

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish Government,...

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions...

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to...

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to...

Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.

Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that...

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that...

Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness

Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in...

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in...

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his...

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his...

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that action, not words, are...

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that action, not words, are...

Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason...

Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason...

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free...

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free...

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried...

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried...

slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the...

slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.

Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.

Ironically, rural America has become viewed by a growing number of Americans as having a...

Ironically, rural America has become viewed by a growing number of Americans as having a...

A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.

A leader leads by example, whether he intends to or not.