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 our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
George Washington advocates for avoiding long-term alliances with foreign nations.
In this quote, George Washington emphasizes the importance of maintaining independence in foreign policy by avoiding permanent alliances. This stance reflects his belief that such alliances can lead to entanglements that may compromise a nation's ability to act in its own best interests, thus advocating for a more cautious and selective approach to international relations.
Themes
AlliancesForeign PolicyIndependenceEntanglementCaution
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about national security, one might quote Washington to highlight the importance of independent foreign policies.
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