Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. ― George Washington

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Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world. ― George Washington

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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. ― George Washington

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99% of failures come from people who make excuses. ― George Washington

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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. ― George Washington

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Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company. ― George Washington

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the harder the conflict, the greater the triumph. ― George Washington

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Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience. ― George Washington

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It is better to be alone than in bad company. ― George Washington

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..depression still kept guard on him, and chased after him like a shadow - or like a faithful wife.

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