George Washington

"There is no practice more dangerous than that of borrowing money; for when money can be had in this way, repayment is seldom thought of in time, the interest becomes a loss, exertions to raise it by dent of industry cease, it comes easy and is spent freely, and many things (are) indulged in that would never be thought of if (they were) to be purchased by the sweat of the brow."

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Source: George Washington Carver, Gary R. Kremer (1991). “George Washington Carver: In His Own Words”, p.165, University of Missouri Press

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George Washington

George Washington

Military Leader, Politician

George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key figure in the American Revolutionary War, known for his leadership and vision for a free nation.

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