Serious misfortunes, originating in misrepresentation, frequently flow and spread before they can be dissipated by truth. - George Washington - Quotesmemo.com

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George Washington

Serious misfortunes, originating in misrepresentation, frequently flow and spread before they can be dissipated by truth.

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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.

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We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to support. If we are not, let us no longer act a farce by pretending to it.

America, Character, Let, People, Support, United

Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?

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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof. Speak no evil of the absent, for it is unjust. Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth, and pursue it steadily. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation.

Honesty, Industry, Men, Reputation, Speak, Truth

I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery.

4Th Of July, Abolition Of Slavery, Adopted, Men, See, Slavery

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I cannot find language of sufficient energy to convey my sense of the sacredness of private integrity. All men, all things, the state, the church, yea the friends of the heart are phantasms and unreal beside the sanctuary of the heart. With so much awe, with so much fear, let it be respected.

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