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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
George Washington
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George Washington
Age: 67 †
Born: 1732
Born: February 22
Died: 1799
Died: December 14
1St U.S. President
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Father of the United States
The American Fabius
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Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.
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While I reiterate the professions of my dependence upon Heaven... I will observe that... no man who is profligate in his morals... can possibly be a true Christian.
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The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all.
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I earnestly pray that the Omnipotent Being who has not deserted the cause of America in the hour of its extremest hazard, will never yield so fair a heritage of freedom a prey to 'Anarchy' or 'Despotism'.
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Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable.
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The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . .
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The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
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The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.
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When once the woman has tempted us, and we have tasted the forbidden fruit, there is no such thing as checking our appetites, whatever the consequences may be.
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From thinking proceeds speaking thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous!
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