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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The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cursing and swearing are viewed as lowly and contemptible behaviors that intelligent individuals reject.
In this quote, George Washington emphasizes the negative perception of cursing and swearing, labeling them as vices that reflect poorly on one's character. He suggests that those with wisdom and moral integrity inherently detest such language, viewing it as beneath respectable individuals.
Themes
CursingSwearingCharacterWisdomRespect
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about integrity, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of language choice.
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