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Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious

This book compiles the political, social, moral, and religious maxims of George Washington, offering a glimpse into the principles and values that guided his leadership and personal life. more

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George Washington
George Washington

George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War. Born on February 22, 1732, and died on December 14, 1799, Washington is known for his strong leadership and belief in democracy, playing a crucial role in American history. more

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“Friends and neighbors complain that taxes are indeed very heavy, and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might the more easily discharge them; but we have many others, and much more grievous to some of us. We are taxed twice as much by our idleness, three times as much by our pride, and four times as much by our folly.”