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American commander in chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution (1775-83) and subsequently 1st US President (1789-97), 1732-1799

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“To be prepared for War is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace”
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“My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.”
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“The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government”
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“Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals”
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“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”
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“Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.”
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“Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession”
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“We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience”
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“The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government”
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“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.”
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