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“Let us therefore rely on the goodness of the cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions.” quote by George Washington
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“Let us therefore rely on the goodness of the cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions.”

George Washington

About This Quote

Source Speech: Farewell Address, 1796

Calls for reliance on moral goodness and divine support to inspire noble actions and victory.

In simple terms: Trust goodness and divine aid for noble deeds.

Key Takeaway

Seek moral and spiritual guidance.

Themes

virtue faith leadership

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • public service
  • ethical decisions
  • community building

Key Concepts

theology political philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What role does faith play in your decisions?
  • How do you balance moral conviction with practical action?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on divine aid may ignore practical planning.

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