If persons would learn to use even a part of the time they spend in idle gossip or in standing about on the streets, in whitewashing or painting their houses, it would make a great difference in the appearance of the buildings, as well as add to their value.
Washington encourages people to invest time in improving their homes rather than engaging in idle gossip.
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