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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Our country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of honor and the need for vigorous effort to uphold it, warning that failure will lead to infamy.
George Washington's quote highlights the call to action for citizens to rise to the occasion and defend their country's honor through strength and determination. It suggests that failing to do so would not only tarnish their reputation but also lead to lasting disgrace in the eyes of the world, stressing the significance of courage and patriotism in times of challenge.
Themes
HonorCourageExertionPatriotismEffort
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about civic duty.
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