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The pure and benign light of revelation has had a meliorating influence on mankind.
George Washington
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George Washington
Age: 67 †
Born: 1732
Born: February 22
Died: 1799
Died: December 14
1St U.S. President
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Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
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My manner of living is plain. I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready and such as will be content to partake of them are always welcome. Those, who expect more, will be disappointed, but no change will be effected by it.
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