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If you can't send money, send tobacco. 
Be courteous to all, but personal with number of, and allow those couple be perfectly attempted ahead of you provide them with your self-assurance. 
I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it. 
A hundred thousand men, coming one after another, cannot move a Ton weight; but the united strength of 50 would transport it with ease. 
Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. 
Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty. 
Painful as the task is to describe the dark side of our affairs, it sometimes becomes a matter of indispensable necessity. 
Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action: natural bravery, hope of reward, and fear of punishment. 
It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones. 
There is no restraining men's tongues or pens when charged with a little vanity. 
Honesty is always the best policy. 
Patience is a noble virtue, and, when rightly exercised, does not fail of its reward. 
I die hard but am not afraid to go. 
Wherein you reprove another be unblameable yourself, for example is more prevalent than precepts. 
To speak evil of any one, unless there is unequivocal proofs of their deserving it, is an injury for which there is no adequate reparation. ![George Washington quotes: [It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one.](http://www.wisefamousquotes.com/images/george-washington-quotes-364617.jpg "George Washington quotes: [It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one.")
[It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one. 
Paper money will invariably operate in the body of politics as spirit liquors on the human body. They prey on the vitals and ultimately destroy them 
Father I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my little hatchet. 
In general I esteem it a good maxim, that the best way to preserve the confidence of the people durably is to promote their true interest 
Refrain from drink which is the source of all evil-and the ruin of half the workmen in this Country. 
I wish from my soul that the legislature of this State could see the policy of a gradual Abolition of Slavery. 
From thinking proceeds speaking; thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous! 
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[T]he foundation of a great Empire is laid, and I please myself with a persuasion, that Providence will not leave its work imperfect. 
It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing. 
Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process. 
An ambassador has no need of spies; his character is always sacred. 
Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest. 
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. 
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Avoid] likewise the accumulation of debt ... 
The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with. 
Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. 
To please everybody is impossible; were I to undertake it, I should probably please nobody. 
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude. 
The Constitution that we have is an excellent one, if we can keep it where it is. 
The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast. 
When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it. 
When in company, put not your hands to any part of the body, not usually discovered. 
My aim has been ... to keep the United States ... independent of all and under the influence of none. 
System in all things should be aimed at; for in execution it renders every thing more easy. 
We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience. 
Let experience solve it. To listen to mere speculation in such a case were criminal. 
Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly of misspending time. 
A passionate attachment of one nation for another produces a variety of evils 
Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive. 
Speak not injurious words, neither in jest nor earnest. Scoff at none though they give occasion. 
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth 
I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving. 
The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth. 
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all 
Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there. 
As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. 
He establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive that induced me to the field of battle. 
This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it. John Adams, U.S. President 
Liberty, when it degrades into licentiousness, begets confusion, and frequently ends in tyranny or some woeful confusion. 
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. 
My own remedy is always to eat, just before I step into bed, a hot roasted onion, if I have a cold. 
Honesty will be found on every experiment, to be the best and only true policy; let us then as a Nation be just. 
A variety in punishment is of utility, as well as a proportion. 
Indians and wolves are both beasts of prey, tho' they differ in shape. 