Quotes of the Day

George Washington

1778 - letter to Thomas Nelson

The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.

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John Adams

1814 - letter to Thomas Jefferson

As long as Property exists, it will accumulate in Individuals and Families. As long as Marriage exists, Knowledge, Property and Influence will accumulate in Families.

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John Adams

1808 - letter to Benjamin Rush

Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.

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Benjamin Rush

1783 - letter to John Armstrong

Without religion, I believe that learning does real mischief to the morals and principles of mankind.

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Alexander Hamilton and James Madison

1788 - Federalist No. 55

Were the pictures which have been drawn by the political jealousy of some among us faithful likenesses of the human character, the inference would be, that there is not sufficient virture among men for self-government; and that nothing less than the chains of despotism can restrain them from destroying and devouring one another.

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Nathan Hale

1776 - remark to Captain William Hull, who had attempted to dissuade him from volunteering for a spy mission for General Washington

I am not influenced by the expectation of promotion or pecuniary reward. I wish to be useful, and every kind of service necessary for the public good, become honorable by being necessary.

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