Apr 29, 1789
There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.
George Washington
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George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is often referred to as the 'Father of His Country.' Washington played a crucial role in the American Revolutionary War and was instrumental in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution. His leadership set many precedents for the federal government and the presidency, including the tradition of a two-term limit for presidents.
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Apr 13, 1789
My movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.
Dec 31, 1787
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
May 13, 1787
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.
Dec 31, 1784
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
Jan 14, 1783
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
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