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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It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The true opinions of people surface only during significant moments after thoughtful consideration.
George Washington suggests that genuine public sentiment emerges during crucial events, but only when people have had the opportunity to reflect rationally. This highlights the importance of introspection and the depth of feeling that can influence collective opinion, especially in pivotal times.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about civic engagement, one might say, 'As George Washington stated, it is on great occasions only that the real voice of the people can be known.'
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