Quote by George Washington
In executing the duties of my present important station, I can pro

In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and diligence. – George Washington

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Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest is in the hands of God. – George Washington

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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. – George Washington

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He guided the passions of others, because he was master of his own. – Ebenezer Grant Marsh

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I would like to deny all allegations by Bob Hope that during my last game of golf, I hit an eagle, a birdie, an elk and a moose. – Gerald Ford

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A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties. – Harry Truman

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The lesson of history is rarely learned by the actors themselves. – James A. Garfield

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