"I am determined to be cheerful and happy in whatever situation I may find myself. For I have learned that the greater part of our misery or unhappiness is determined not by our circumstance but by our disposition."
"Keep your business affairs in your own hands. It's the only way to be happy."
Source: The life of Washington, in the Form of an Autobiography. Book by Jared Sparks, August 5, 1840.
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Martha Washington
First Lady of the United States
Martha Washington was the first First Lady of the United States, known for her pivotal role in supporting George Washington during the American Revolution and her advocacy for women's education.
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