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«When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us through the Revolution, in preparing us for the reception of a general government, and in conciliating the good will of the People of America towards one»
Author: George Washington
(President)
| About:
America and Americans,
Providence
| Keywords:
conciliate, conciliating, General Government, interposition, manifested, reception, receptions, visibly
«Perfection falls not to the share of mortals»
Author: George Washington
(President)
«It is my most ardent desire, not only to soften the inevitable calamities of war, but even to introduce on every occasion as great a share of tenderness and humanity, as can possibly be exercised in a state of hostility»
«An ambassador has no need of spies; his character is always sacred»
«I never mean (unless some particular circumstances should compel me to it) to possess another slave by purchase; it being among my first wishes to see some plan adopted, by which slavery in this country may be abolished by slow, sure, and imperceptib»
«A lottery is the perfect tax...laid only upon the willing.»
Author: George Washington
(President)
«My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.»
«Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.»
«It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief.»
«Bad seed is a robbery of the worst kind: for your pocket-book not only suffers by it, but your preparations are lost and a season passes away unimproved.»
Author: George Washington
(President)
| Keywords:
passes, pocket, preparations, robberies, robbery, season, seed, suffers, unimproved
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