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

George Washington · Freedom

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George Washington

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

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Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

Government

George Washington

We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support.

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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.

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