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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. ↗

— George Washington

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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. ↗

— George Washington

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Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble. ↗

— George Washington

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Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals. ↗

— George Washington

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Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another. ↗

— George Washington

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The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government. ↗

— George Washington

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I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent. ↗

— George Washington

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Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. ↗

— George Washington

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I am not interested in splitting the white vote. ↗

— Harold Washington

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Chicago is one city. We shall work as one people for our common good and our common goals. ↗

— Harold Washington

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