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I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But a great and lasting read more
I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.
When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the read more
When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing — a vice little known heretofore in the American army — is growing into fashion. Let the men and officers reflect 'that we can not hope for the blessing of heaven on our army if we insult it by our impiety and folly.'
To err is natural; to rectify error is glory.
To err is natural; to rectify error is glory.
Self-defense is the clearest of all laws, and for this reason: lawyers didn't make it
Self-defense is the clearest of all laws, and for this reason: lawyers didn't make it
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your read more
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education which I received from my mother.
I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education which I received from my mother.
Defense is the stronger form with the negative object, and attack the weaker form with the positive object.
Defense is the stronger form with the negative object, and attack the weaker form with the positive object.
I die hard but am not afraid to go.
I die hard but am not afraid to go.
True friendship is a plant of slow grow, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is read more
True friendship is a plant of slow grow, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
