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First Principles: We Should Attend To the Higher Duties of Being Both Patriotic and Christian
“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
First Principles: Perseverance and Spirit Have Done Wonders In All Ages
“Perseverance and Spirit have done Wonders in all ages.” – George Washington
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“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
“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
“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.” – George Washington (1748)
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First Principles: Partisanship Overall Is Harmful To Our Nation’s Polity
“Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party generally.” – George Washington (1796)
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First Principles: We Must Accept Human Beings As We Find Them Without Expecting Perfection
“We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals.” – George Washington (1786)
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First Principles: A Good Moral Character Is the First Essential In All Mankind
“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. It is therefore highly important that you should … Continue reading
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First Principles: Legal Immigration To America Has Always Been Open To Those Wishing to Somewhat Assimilate and Are of Decent Conduct and Propriety
“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by … Continue reading
First Principles: The Distinguished Character of Patriot Is Made More Glorious By Being A Christian
‘To the distinguished Character of Patriot, it should be our highest Glory to add the more distinguished Character of Christian.’” – George Washington
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