The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

Quote by George Washington

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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.

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...

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of...

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of...

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...

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.

We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past...

We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past...

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...

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...

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....

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is...

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is...

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to...

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to...

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...

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past...

We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past...

Mankind when left to themselves, are unfit for their own Government.

Mankind when left to themselves, are unfit for their own Government.

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...

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness

Knowledge of what is possible is the beginning of happiness

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other...

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other...