In general I esteem it a good maxim, that the best way to preserve the confidence of the people durably is to promote their true interest
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While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in others, ever considering that God alone is the judge of the hearts of men, and to Him only in this case they are answerableGeorge Washington
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.
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It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.
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Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better be alone than in bad company.
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In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and diligence
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It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.
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