Words of Wisdom: 14 quotes from George Washington
1. “If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
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“A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.”
― “the harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.”
― “Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.”
― “If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”
― “I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.”
― “Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?”
― “Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all”
― “To persevere in one's duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny”
― “There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy”
― “Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough. Not only have I found that when I talk to the little flower or to the little peanut they will give up their secrets, but I have found that when I silently commune with people they give up their secrets also - if you love them enough”
― “A bad war is fought with a good mind.”
― “99% percent of failures are the ones who make excuses.”
― “Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.”
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Words of Wisdom: 14 quotes from George Washington
Reviewed by Tim
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April 28, 2019
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Reviewed by Tim
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April 28, 2019
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