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, without any temptation, that every man of sense and character detests and despises it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Cursing and swearing are seen as lowly behaviors that lack justification and are rightly condemned by those of good character.
In this quote, George Washington addresses the negative impact of cursing and swearing, characterizing these actions as not only foolish but also morally reprehensible. He suggests that there is no good reason for such behavior, and that individuals of integrity naturally reject and disdain it, emphasizing the importance of upholding a respectful and dignified manner of communication.
Themes
CursingSwearingMoralityCharacterIntegrity
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about integrity, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of respectful language.
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