Ease Quote by George Washington Download Open image “It is in vain, I perceive, to look for ease and happiness in a world of troubles.” — George Washington ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.2 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Ease Happiness Looks Perceive Trouble Vain World
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While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
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If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected… — George Washington Copy Share Image
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