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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Peace with all the world is my sincere wish. I am sure it is our true policy, and am persuaded it is the ardent desire of the government.
Interpretation
What this quote means
George Washington expresses a deep desire for universal peace, reflecting a belief in its importance for governance and society.
This quote by George Washington conveys his sincere hope for peace among all nations and peoples. He suggests that peace should be a guiding principle in governance and expresses confidence that such a desire is shared by the government and, ideally, all citizens, highlighting the essential role of harmony for a prosperous society.
Themes
PeaceGovernanceHarmonyDesirePolicy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech advocating for international diplomacy and conflict resolution.
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