I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some…

Quote by George Washington

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Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my...

Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my...

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.

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...

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 government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian...

The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian...

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks...

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks...

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a...

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a...

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

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...

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 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...

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...

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe...

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe...

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

No man is a warmer advocate for proper restraints and wholesome checks in every department...

No man is a warmer advocate for proper restraints and wholesome checks in every department...

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...

A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax...

A democratic government is the only one in which those who vote for a tax...

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more...

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more...

No nation has ever failed to prosper when its people put God first and their...

No nation has ever failed to prosper when its people put God first and their...