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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A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that a commercial spirit and ambition can lead to significant achievements.
In this quote, George Washington highlights the importance of a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset among people. By recognizing and actively pursuing opportunities for commerce and trade, individuals and communities can overcome challenges and achieve remarkable success. This reflects the belief that initiative, awareness, and a willingness to take advantage of circumstances are key to reaching one's goals.
Themes
CommerceOpportunitySuccessInitiativeAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship.
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