Tag Archives: George Washington

Thoughts On Arlington (Memorial Day 2019)

Posted on May 27, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

America has never been so seemingly divided since our Civil War. Thoughts On Arlington by Michael Romani With so many jokes out to rewrite history It really isn’t much of a mystery That our nation barely stands divided With too … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Cultivate Peace and Harmony With All Nations By Observing Good Faith and Justice

Posted on May 15, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” – George Washington

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First Principles: It Is An Object of Primary Importance That Public Opinion Be Enlightened Through Education

Posted on May 1, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“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 to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” – George Washington, … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of All Nations To Acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God In Humble Gratitude

Posted on April 21, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits, and humbly to implore his protection and favors.” – George Washington

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First Principles: A Good Moral Character For Life Is The First Essential of Mankind and Formed By Habits Contracted Early On

Posted on April 3, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“A good moral character is the first essential in a man, and that the habits contracted at your age are generally indelible, and your conduct here may stamp your character through life.” – George Washington (1790)

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First Principles: We Should Attend To the Higher Duties of Being Both Patriotic and Christian

Posted on March 31, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Perseverance and Spirit Have Done Wonders In All Ages

Posted on March 4, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Perseverance and Spirit have done Wonders in all ages.” – George Washington

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First Principles:

Posted on February 28, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Perseverance and Spirit have done Wonders in all ages.” – George Washington

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First Principles: Government Is Force Like Fire, A Dangerous Servant and Fearful Master

Posted on February 22, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.” – George Washington

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First Principles: Keep The Celestial Fire of Conscience Alive In Your Heart

Posted on February 14, 2019 by alohapromisesforever

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.” – George Washington (1748)

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