“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”
Quote by George Washington
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Elements of useful knowledge: containing a historical and geographical account of the United States
This book offers an in-depth exploration of the historical and geographical landscape of the United States, providing readers with a detailed account of its development and characteristics. more
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“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.”
“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.”
“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”
Source: Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses
Source: The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot
