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 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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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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Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. ― George Washington

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There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness. ― George Washington

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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. ― George Washington

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

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

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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool. ― George Washington

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