Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

Quote by George Washington

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The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model...

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model...

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of...

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of...

My movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those...

My movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those...

The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

I conceive that a knowledge of books is the basis on which all other knowledge...

I conceive that a knowledge of books is the basis on which all other knowledge...

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest....

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest....

When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will...

When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will...

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon

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...

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those...

As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those...

In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to...

In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to...

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt...

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt...

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may...

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may...

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we...

If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we...

Loneliness is about the scariest thing out there.

Loneliness is about the scariest thing out there.

Desire is the very essence of man

Desire is the very essence of man

Zombies are looking for brains. Don't worry. You're safe.

Zombies are looking for brains. Don't worry. You're safe.

War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as...

War should be the only study of a prince. He should consider peace only as...