"Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics."
"Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened."
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Source: George Washington (1852). “The life of General Washington: first president of the United States”, p.331
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