Tag Archives: George Washington

First Principles: Be A Person of Integrity Always

Posted on September 18, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.” – George Washington

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Time Spent With the Harvard Classics: Washington’s Farewell Address – George Washington

Posted on September 15, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

There are contradictory reports of when George Washington’s Farewell Address was first published. I will stick with the date being September 15, 1796 until I can confirm otherwise. This is the date I have read previously. The second date I … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Immigration Includes A Reasonable Expectation of Assimilation

Posted on September 15, 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: Well Thought Out Morals, Actions and Policies Lead to The Best Outcomes

Posted on September 2, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“There 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.” —George … Continue reading →

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First Principles: We Must Be Guided By An Exalted Justice and Benevolence

Posted on August 30, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great Nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a People always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence.” — George Washington … Continue reading →

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First Principles: It Is God, Not Man’s Words That Protect Us From Corruption

Posted on August 19, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be abused by human depravity; and that they may even, in some instances be made subservient to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Freedom of Speech and Thought Are Essential To Our Republic

Posted on June 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” – George Washington

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First Principles: The Bosom of America Is Open

Posted on June 20, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respected Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges…” – George … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Tyranny Is Not Easily Conquered

Posted on June 1, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.” —Thomas Paine, American Crisis, No. 1, 1776 Shortly before the Battle of Trenton, Thomas Paine wrote … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Putting America First

Posted on May 22, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“I want an American character, that the powers of Europe may be convinced we act for ourselves and not for others; this, in my judgment, is the only way to be respected abroad and happy at home.” – George Washington … Continue reading →

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