George Washington
George Washington
George Washingtonwas the first President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He presided over the convention that drafted the current United States Constitution and during his lifetime was called the "father of his country"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth22 February 1732
CountryUnited States of America
principles doctrine masonic
So far as I am acquainted with the principles and doctrines of Freemasonry, I conceive it to be founded in benevolence and to be exercised only for the good of mankind.
fundamentals majority principles
The fundamental principle of our constitution ... enjoins the sense of command, duty that the will of the majority shall prevail.
slavery unions principles
Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the rooting out of slavery can perpetuate the existence of our union, by consolidating it in a common bond of principle.
done principles fixed
For it is fixed principle with me, that whatever is done should be done well.
politics foundation principles
The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principle of private morality.
race design principles
To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.
brother principles masonic
Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic Fraternity is founded, must be promote of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother.
chance country freedoms gave mean responsibility stands
It gave us a chance to reassess what our country stands for, what our freedoms mean and what our responsibility is,
custom money
It is not the custom with me to keep money to look at
cool deliberate given known people reflection time voice
It is only after time has been given for a cool and deliberate reflection that the real voice of the people can be known
author blessed divine happy hope humble imitation
Without a humble imitation of the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed religion, we can never hope to be a happy nation.
high
We had high expectations. We were just inconsistent.
convince folly late
Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly in misspending time.
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Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness