“The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.”
Quote by George Washington
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Source: The Writings of George Washington: pt. V. Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses
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Source: Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States
Source: Elements of useful knowledge: containing a historical and geographical account of the United States
“The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.”
Source: The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot
Source: The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v. 3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v. 4) July, 1776-July] 1777. (v. 5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v. 6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v. 7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v. 8) April, 1781-December, 1783
“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.”
“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.”
Source: The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v. 3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v. 4) July, 1776-July] 1777. (v. 5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v. 6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v. 7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v. 8) April, 1781-December, 1783
“How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress.”
