The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism.... It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind…

Quote by George Washington

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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.

Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion...

Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion...

The power of making war often prevents it, and in our case would give efficacy...

The power of making war often prevents it, and in our case would give efficacy...

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

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...

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

I anticipate with pleasing expectations that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without...

I anticipate with pleasing expectations that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without...

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us...

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us...

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...

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

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...

(Liberty) is indeed little less than a name, where the Government is too feeble to...

(Liberty) is indeed little less than a name, where the Government is too feeble to...

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...

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...

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

I know of no pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered...

I know of no pursuit in which more real and important services can be rendered...

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...

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of...

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of...