Author: 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.

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

- George Washington

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

- George Washington

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

- George Washington

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

- George Washington

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

- George Washington

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

- George Washington

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

- George Washington

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

- George Washington

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.

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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