George Washington, letter to James Madison, Mount Vernon, March 2, 1788; Fitzpatrick 29:431

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. The checks he endeavors to give it, however warrantable by ancient usage, will, more than probably, kindle a flame, which may not be easily extinguished; tho' for a while it may be smothered by the Armies at his command, and the Nobility in his interest. When the people are oppressed with Taxes, and have cause to suspect that there has been a misapplication of their money, the language of despotism is but illy brooked." – George Washington, letter to James Madison, Mount Vernon, March 2, 1788; Fitzpatrick 29:431

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George Washington, "Rules".

"Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience." – George Washington, "Rules of Civility and Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation," Rule #110 written out by Washington ca. 1744; Allen: Prologue

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George Washington, acceptance of American Flag, June 14, 1777

We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity, representing our liberty." – George Washington, acceptance of American Flag, June 14, 1777; "Celebrating America’s Freedoms: The United States Flag," U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, p. 1

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