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

Quote by George Washington

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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...

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right...

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome...

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...

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...

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....

My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly...

My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly...

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is...

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is...

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 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...

Avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, we should remember also that timely disbursements to...

Avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, we should remember also that timely disbursements to...

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.

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...

Why should I expect to be exempt from censure; the unfailing lot of an elevated...

Why should I expect to be exempt from censure; the unfailing lot of an elevated...

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are...

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are...

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are...

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are...

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White...

Globalization has altered the dynamics in the White House, as well as between the White...

Americans are optimists. They hope they'll be wealthy someday - and they're positive they can...

Americans are optimists. They hope they'll be wealthy someday - and they're positive they can...

It belongs to American liberty to separate entirely from the political government the institution which...

It belongs to American liberty to separate entirely from the political government the institution which...

Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed....

Captain, my religious belief teaches me to feel as safe in battle as in bed....

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.

Difference of religion breeds more quarrels than difference of politics.