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Essentials Quotes by George Washington
- Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force…
- Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society.
- [M]y fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose providential aid can supply…
- Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war.
- I assure you very explicitly, that in my opinion the conscientious scruples of all men should be treated with great delicacy and tenderness: and it…
- Good moral character is the first essential in a man.
- The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim to the encouragement…
- A good moral character is the first essential. It is highly important not only to be learned but to be virtuous.
- A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and…
- To point out the importance of circumspection in your conduct, it may be proper to observe that a good moral character is the first essential…
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