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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Let us with Caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Morality may falter if not grounded in religious principles.
George Washington emphasizes the idea that religion plays a crucial role in upholding moral values. He warns against the assumption that morality can exist independently of religious beliefs, suggesting that without a religious framework, moral principles may weaken or become compromised.
Themes
MoralityReligionEthicsCautionValues
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on the importance of values, one might cite this quote to emphasize the need for a moral framework.
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