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

— George Washington

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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. ↗

— George Washington

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The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. ↗

— George Washington

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When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen. ↗

— George Washington

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Coming from dance, I feel acting is - I'm not going to say easy, because it's not. But the dance world is more hard-core. ↗

— Mia Wasikowska

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The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. ↗

— George Washington

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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. ↗

— George Washington

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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. ↗

— George Washington

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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. ↗

— George Washington

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Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. ↗

— George Washington

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