I had rather be at Mount Vernon with a friend or two about me, than to be attended at the Seat of Government by the whole tribe of office-hunters and place-seekers.
First US President
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"Speak not evil of the absent, for it is a sure way to lose the confidence of all present."
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Shocking"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am uninfluenced by any consideration of private interest."
Controversial"The Army, as usual, are without Pay; and a great part of the Soldiery without Shirts; and tho' the patience of them is equally thread bear, the States seem perfectly indifferent to their cries."
Humorous"I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent."
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