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“Purity of morals [is] the only sure foundation of public happiness in any country.”

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Book:The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot

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The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot

The Quotable George Washington is a collection of quotes from the first President of the United States, George Washington. It aims to showcase his wisdom, leadership, and patriotism through his words. The quotes are drawn from various periods of his life, including his military service, presidency, and personal correspondence. The book serves as a testament to Washington's enduring influence on American history and governance. more

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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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“While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.”

Source: The Papers of George Washington: May-June 1778

“If I could have entertained the slightest apprehension that the Constitution framed in the Convention where I had the honor to preside might possibly endanger the religious rights of any ecclesiastical society, certainly I would never have placed my signature to it.”

Ifs Might Religious Rights Honor Constitution If I Could Conventions Signatures Apprehension Framed Religious Rights

Book:pt. V. Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses

Source: pt. V. Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses

“As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit.”

Important Security Source Credit Debt Cherish National Debt Farewell Address Source Of Strength Government Debt

Book:Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America

Source: Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America

“There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.”

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Book:The speeches, addresses and messages, of the several presidents of the United States, at the openings of Congress and at their respective inaugurations: Also, the Declaration of independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens

Source: The speeches, addresses and messages, of the several presidents of the United States, at the openings of Congress and at their respective inaugurations: Also, the Declaration of independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens

“To secure respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression.”

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

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

“It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective Constitutional spheres; avoiding in the exercise of the Powers of one department to encroach upon another.”

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Book:The speeches, addresses and messages, of the several presidents of the United States, at the openings of Congress and at their respective inaugurations: Also, the Declaration of independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens

Source: The speeches, addresses and messages, of the several presidents of the United States, at the openings of Congress and at their respective inaugurations: Also, the Declaration of independence, the Constitution of the United States, and Washington's farewell address to his fellow-citizens

“Precedents are dangerous things; let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of the Constitution be reprehended: If defective let it be amended, but not suffered to be trampled upon whilst it has an existence.”

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Book:The Life of General Washington: First President of the United States

Source: The Life of General Washington: First President of the United States

“Take care of the waste on the farm and turn it into useful channels’ should be the slogan of every farmer.”

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Author:George Washington

“The finite mind of man can never grasp the mysteries of the infinite. It is the highest wisdom, as it is our great happiness, to accept our limitations, to use what we have, and leave the rest to God.”

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Author:George Washington

“Your proposal raises the greatest mischief that can befall my country. You could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable. Let me conjure you then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for your self or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, never communicate, as from yourself, or anyone else, a sentiment of the like nature.”

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Author:George Washington