Tag Archives: George Washington

First Principles: Foreign Influence Is A Baneful Foe of Republican Government

Posted on January 13, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful … Continue reading →

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First Principles: There Is An Indissoluble Union Between Doing Right and Gain

Posted on January 10, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“[T]here exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.” — … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is From God That We Gain Our Intended and Useful Vocations

Posted on December 28, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us in all our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.” — George Washington (1790) … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Assimilation Is Best Encouraged

Posted on December 14, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The policy or advantage of [immigration] taking place in a body (I mean the settling of them in a body) may be much questioned; for, by so doing, they retain the Language, habits and principles (good or bad) which they … Continue reading →

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First Principles: The Way to Modify Government Is Through Amendment

Posted on December 7, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“If in the opinion of the people the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by an amendment in the way which the Constitution designates. But let there be no change … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Seek Truth Steadily

Posted on December 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.” — George Washington

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First Principles: It Is the Duty of Nations To Follow God

Posted on November 22, 2017 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 (1789)

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Washington’s Legacy

Posted on November 13, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

Washington’s Legacy by Michael Romani Looking back on the edges of history Today, I am thinking how Washington Aided by others acted to save his legacy Like most creatures, born of necessity Sown were the bitter fruits of American victory … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Value Our Veterans

Posted on November 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.” – George … Continue reading →

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First Principles – A Republic Must Guard Against Undue Foreign Influence

Posted on November 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government.” – George Washington … Continue reading →

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