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Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire

Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. – 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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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. – George Washington

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