Petrus, Päpste, Präsidenten
Von Petrus bis Franziskus, von George Washington bis Donald Trump - Päpste und Präsidenten aus zwei Jahrtausenden
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George Washington
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
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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.
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George Washington
Labor to keep alive that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.
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George Washington
The consideration that human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected will always continue to prompt me to promote the former by inculcating the practice of the latter.
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George Washington
Our country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world.
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George Washington
Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
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George Washington
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude. Every man will speak as he thinks, or, more properly, without thinking, and consequently will judge of effects without attending to their causes.
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George Washington
Let your heart feel for the affliction and distress of every one.
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George Washington
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof. Speak no evil of the absent, for it is unjust. Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth, and pursue it steadily. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation.
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George Washington
At a distance from the theater of action, truth is not always related without embellishment.
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George Washington
Truth will ultimately prevail where there are plans taken to bring it to light.
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George Washington
Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly of misspending time.
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George Washington
Das gesamte Glück der Gesellschaft, das am besten durch die Ausübung einer guten Politik gefördert wird, ist oder sollte der Zweck jeder Regierung sein.
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George Washington
Europa hat eine Reihe wesentlicher Interessen, die für uns gar keine oder eine sehr geringe Bedeutung haben. Daher muß es häufig in Verwicklungen geraten, deren Ursachen unseren Interessen wesentlich fremd sind.
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George Washington
Let me . . . warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.
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George Washington
I can't tell a lie, Pa; you know I can't tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet.
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George Washington
'Tis better to be alone than in bad company.
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George Washington
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
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George Washington
Regierung ist nicht Vernunft, nicht Beredsamkeit - sondern Gewalt.
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George Washington
Mein erster Wunsch ist es, diese Plage der Menschheit - den Krieg - von der Erde verbannt zu sehen.