War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.
From George Washington
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
It is better to be alone than in bad company.
Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.
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.
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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