George Washington on Patriotism
1732–1799 United States
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Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports.
Farewell Address (1796)
I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.
Farewell Address (1796)
We are apt to run from one extreme into another. To anticipate & prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom & patriotism.
To anticipate & prevent disastrous contingencies would be the part of wisdom & patriotism.
[N]othing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated.
farewell address (1796)
Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Put none but Americans on guard tonight.
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