Farewell Address
09/18/1796
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Government is not reason, it is not eloquence—it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never ...
Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
Let us never forget that government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force.
Each citizen must contribute to the common defense, which is the foundation of our security.