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Farewell Address

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Sep 18, 1796

The best and noblest form of government is that which is founded on the will of the people.

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Sep 18, 1796

Those who have been blessed with the privileges of education should be the guardians of those privileges for the benefit of all.

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Sep 18, 1796

Good government is built on the principles of justice and equality.

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Dec 11, 1796

Those services, and greater had I possessed ability to render them, were due to the unanimous calls of my country, and its approbation is my abundant reward.

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