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Quote from George Washington,


"If I may so express myself, that no Wall of words, that no mound of parchment can be so formed as to stand against the sweeping torrent of boundless ambition on the side, aided by the sapping current of corrupted morals on the other."


By:

George Washington (more quotes by George Washington or books by/about George Washington)


(1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, 'Father of the Country'

Source:

Draft of Inaugural Speech of George Washngton, April 30, 1789

Categories:

Commitment, Constitution, Corruption, Power, Responsibility, Vigilance

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