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George Washington: “It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.”

On the recordJuly 31, 1776
It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones.
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George Washington
Independent · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

On the value of quality over quantity in military leadership.

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