[The spirit of party] serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates … - George Washington

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Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.

George Washington

[The spirit of party] serves always to distract the public councils and enfeeble the public administration. It agitates the community with ill-founded jealousies and false alarms, kindles the animosity of one part against another.

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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.

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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.

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