“Republicanism is not the phantom of a deluded imagination. On the contrary, laws, under no form of government, are better supported, liberty and property better secured, or happiness more effectually dispensed to mankind.”
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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 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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“Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men any more than fine feathers make fine birds.”
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“I hate deception, even where the imagination only is concerned.”
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“The most certain way to make a man your enemy is to tell him you esteem him such.”
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