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... a less frequent interruption of their peace by foreign nations ; and , what is of
inestimable value ! they must derive from union an exemption from those broils
and wars between themselves which so frequently afflict neighboring countries
not ...
... a less frequent interruption of their peace by foreign nations ; and , what is of
inestimable value ! they must derive from union an exemption from those broils
and wars between themselves which so frequently afflict neighboring countries
not ...
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It exists under different shapes in all governments , more or less stifled ,
controlled , or d ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness
and is truly their worst enemy . The alternate domination of one faction over
another ...
It exists under different shapes in all governments , more or less stifled ,
controlled , or d ; but in those of the popular form it is seen in its greatest rankness
and is truly their worst enemy . The alternate domination of one faction over
another ...
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... national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle . It is
substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular
government . The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of
free government .
... national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle . It is
substantially true that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular
government . The rule indeed extends with more or less force to every species of
free government .
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wards the payment of debts there must be revenue ; that to have revenue there
must be taxes ; that no taxes can be devised which are not more or less
inconvenient and unpleasant ; that the intrinsic embarrassment inseparable from
the ...
wards the payment of debts there must be revenue ; that to have revenue there
must be taxes ; that no taxes can be devised which are not more or less
inconvenient and unpleasant ; that the intrinsic embarrassment inseparable from
the ...
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... of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements ( I hold the maxim no less
applicable to public than to private affairs , that honesty is always the best policy )
— I repeat it therefore , let those engagements be observed in their genuine
sense .
... of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements ( I hold the maxim no less
applicable to public than to private affairs , that honesty is always the best policy )
— I repeat it therefore , let those engagements be observed in their genuine
sense .
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acceptance administration adoption advantages affection alliances American appearances attachment avoiding believe cause changes choice circumstances citizens common concern conduct confidence Congress connections considerations Constitution continuance coun course danger debt derived Designed directed distribution duty ence equal establish exists experience external faction Farewell Address favorite favors force foreign frequent give greater guided habits happiness heart Hence hold hope House human important influence intercourse interest invite jealousies justice laws lead less liberty look maintain ment mind morality motives nation natural necessary observed occasion offer organization ourselves partial particular party passions patriotism peace peared perhaps permanent political popular portion practice present preservation principles prosperity public opinion recommended relation render respect Senate sense sentiment serve sions sometimes spirit strength sufficient temporary tend things tion true trust Union United warn Washington whole
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Seite 14 - All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle and of fatal tendency.
Seite 18 - Thus the policy and the will of one country are subjected to the policy and will of another. " There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep alive the spirit of liberty.
Seite 21 - Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.
Seite 26 - Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate, to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil, and even second, the arts of influence on the other.
Seite 15 - Towards the preservation of your government and the permanency of your present happy state, it is requisite not only that you steadily discountenance irregular oppositions to its acknowledged authority but also that you resist with care the spirit of innovation upon its principles, however specious the pretexts.
Seite 13 - To the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable. No alliances, however strict, between the parts can be an adequate substitute. They must inevitably experience the infractions and interruptions which all alliances in all times have experienced. Sensible of this momentous truth, you have improved upon your first essay by the adoption of a Constitution of Government better calculated than your former for an intimate union and for the efficacious management of...
Seite 31 - The considerations which respect the right to hold this conduct, it is not necessary on this occasion to detail. I will only observe, that according to my understanding of the matter, that right, so far from being denied by any of the belligerent powers, has been virtually admitted by all.
Seite 23 - ... people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. Who can doubt, that in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. Alas ! is it rendered impossible by its vices?
Seite 11 - ... will afford a happy issue to the experiment. It is well worth a fair and full experiment. With such powerful and obvious motives to Union, affecting all parts of our country, while experience shall not have demonstrated its impracticability, there will always be reason to distrust the patriotism of those who in any quarter may endeavor to weaken its bands.
Seite 4 - In looking forward to the moment which is intended to terminate the career of my public life, my feelings do not permit me to suspend the deep acknowledgment of that debt of gratitude which I owe to my beloved country, for the many honors it has conferred upon me...
Bibliografische Informationen
| Titel | Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States Ausgabe 105,Teil 22 von Senate document |
| Autor/in | George Washington |
| Mitwirkende Personen | United States. Congress Senate |
| Verlag | U.S. Government Printing Office, 1998 |
| Länge | 32 Seiten |
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