"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead……" — George Washington

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion… - George Washington

"Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim tribute to patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars of human happiness - these firmest props of the duties of men and citizens. . . . reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles."

— George Washington

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