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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My first wish is, to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements, and exercising them, for the destruction of mankind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Washington expresses a desire for the end of war and violence, advocating for peaceful and joyful activities instead.
In this quote, George Washington articulates a deep yearning for a world free from the harms of conflict and warfare. He envisions a society where humanity is engaged in uplifting and positive endeavors instead of preparing for destruction. His words resonate with the hope for a more peaceful existence where creativity and joy replace the pursuits of violence, reflecting a profound philosophical stance on the nature of human engagement and the potential for a more harmonious world.
Themes
PeaceWarViolenceHarmonyHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech at a peace rally, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of promoting peace over conflict.
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The duty of holding a Neutral conduct may be inferred, without any thing more, from the obligation which justice and humanity impose on every nation, in cases in which it is free to act, to maintain inviolate the relations of Peace and amity toward other Nations.
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We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency. We expected to encounter many wants and distressed we must bear the present evils and fortitude
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What is most important of this grand experiment, the United States? Not the election of the first president but the election of its second president. The peaceful transition of power is what will separate this country from every other country in the world.
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
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