Almighty and eternal Lord God, the great Creator of heaven and earth, and the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ; look down from heaven in pity and compassion upon me thy servant, who humbly prostrate myself before thee.
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Be polite to everyone, but choose your close friends wisely.
This quote by George Washington emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balance between being respectful and friendly to all individuals while being selective about the deeper relationships we cultivate. It suggests that while courtesy is essential in interactions, true intimacy and close bonds are to be reserved for a select few who truly matter in our lives.
Themes
CourtesyRelationshipsFriendshipIntimacySelectivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a speech about building meaningful relationships.
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