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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

— George Washington

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Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.

Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.

Farewell Address (1796)

Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports.

Farewell Address (1796)

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

Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.

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No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.

William Penn No Cross, No Crown (1682)

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