“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.”
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“Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable.”
“It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.”
“I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations in examples of justice and liberality.”
“Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.”
“It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government.”
“Love is a circle that doth restless move / In the same sweet eternity of love.”
“Each must in virtue strive for to excel; / That man lives twice that lives the first life well.”
“Art quickens nature; care will make a face; / Neglected beauty perisheth apace.”
“Let's live with that small pittance that we have; / Who covets more, is evermore a slave.”
“Who with a little cannot be content, / Endures an everlasting punishment.”
“In things a moderation keep: / Kings ought to shear, not skin their sheep.”
“Know when to speak; for many times it brings / Danger to give the best advice to kings.”
“Hast thou attempted greatness? then go on: / Back-turning slackens resolution.”
“If little labour, little are our gains: / Man's fortunes are according to his pains.”
“Against diseases here the strongest fence / Is the defensive virtue, abstinence.”