What would George Washington think?
George Washington.
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By David Joel Miller, MS, Licensed Therapist & Licensed Counselor.
What would George say about that?
My calendar tells me that today is George Washington’s birthday. The world has certainly changed since George Washington was president. Today seemed like a good time to share some quotes from 1 of the founding fathers.
“Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.”
FIRST ANNUAL ADDRESS | FRIDAY, JANUARY 08, 1790
“Still I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain (what I consider the most enviable of all titles) the character of an honest man.”
GEORGE WASHINGTON TO ALEXANDER HAMILTON | THURSDAY, AUGUST 28, 1788
“a good moral character is the first essential in a man? It is therefore highly important that you should endeavor not only to be learned but virtuous.”
TO GEORGE STEPTOE WASHINGTON | SUNDAY, DECEMBER 05, 1790
“Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.” “CIRCULAR TO THE STATES” | SUNDAY, JUNE 08, 1783
“For happily the Government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good…
FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON TO THE HEBREW CONGREGATION IN NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND | WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1790
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Expectation.
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Expectation.
Sunday Inspiration. Post by David Joel Miller.
“Life’s under no obligation to give us what we expect.”
― Margaret Mitchell
“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.”
― Alexander Pope
“If I am not good to myself, how can I expect anyone else to be good to me?”
― Maya Angelou
“Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
Wanted to share some inspirational quotes with you. Today seemed like a good time to do this. There are an estimated 100,000 words in the English language that are feelings related. Some emotions are pleasant, and some are unpleasant, but all feelings can provide useful information. If any of these quotes strike a chord with you, please share them.
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Sunday Inspiration. Post by David Joel Miller.
“The only bubble in the flat champagne of February is Valentine’s Day. It was no accident that our ancestors pinned Valentine’s Day on February’s shirt: he or she lucky enough to have a lover in frigid, antsy February has cause for celebration, indeed.”
― Tom Robbins, Jitterbug Perfume
“Do what you do. This Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s Eve, Twelfth Night, Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, St. Paddy’s Day, and every day henceforth. Just do what you do. Live out your life and your traditions on your own terms.
If it offends others, so be it. That’s their problem.”
― Chris Rose
“Valentine’s Day is the poet’s holiday.”
― Ted Kooser
“Let’s forgive someone for Valentines day, it’s a great way to show love, and forgive yourself too for the hurt you held onto.”
― Jay Woodman
Wanted to share some inspirational quotes with you. Today seemed like a good time to do this. There are an estimated 100,000 words in the English language that are feelings related. Some emotions are pleasant, and some are unpleasant, but all feelings can provide useful information. If any of these quotes strike a chord with you, please share them.
Look at these related posts for more on this topic and other feelings.
Emotions and Feelings. Inspiration
Staying in touch with David Joel Miller.
For more information about my writing journey, my books, and other creative activities, please subscribe to my blog at davidjoelmillerwriter.com
Seven David Joel Miller Books are available on Amazon now! And more are on the way.
For these and my upcoming books, visit my Amazon Author Page – David Joel Miller
For information about my work in mental health, substance abuse, and having a happy life, Please check out counselorssoapbox.com
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Perseverance.
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Perseverance.
Sunday Inspiration. Post by David Joel Miller.
“If you are going through hell, keep going.”
― Winston S. Churchill
“It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.”
― Confucius
“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.”
― Thomas A. Edison
Wanted to share some inspirational quotes with you. Today seemed like a good time to do this. There are an estimated 100,000 words in the English language that are feelings related. Some emotions are pleasant, and some are unpleasant, but all feelings can provide useful information. If any of these quotes strike a chord with you, please share them.
Look at these related posts for more on this topic and other feelings.
Emotions and Feelings. Inspiration
Staying in touch with David Joel Miller.
For more information about my writing journey, my books, and other creative activities, please subscribe to my blog at davidjoelmillerwriter.com
Seven David Joel Miller Books are available on Amazon now! And more are on the way.
For these and my upcoming books, visit my Amazon Author Page – David Joel Miller
For information about my work in mental health, substance abuse, and having a happy life, Please check out counselorssoapbox.com
For videos, see: Counselorssoapbox YouTube Video Channel
Doubt.
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Doubt.
Sunday Inspiration. Post by David Joel Miller.
“If you hear a voice within you say you cannot paint, then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.”
― Vincent Willem van Gogh
“The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.”
― Charles Bukowski
“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.”
― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath
Wanted to share some inspirational quotes with you. Today seemed like a good time to do this. There are an estimated 100,000 words in the English language that are feelings related. Some emotions are pleasant, and some are unpleasant, but all feelings can provide useful information. If any of these quotes strike a chord with you, please share them.
Look at these related posts for more on this topic and other feelings.
Emotions and Feelings. Inspiration
Staying in touch with David Joel Miller.
For more information about my writing journey, my books, and other creative activities, please subscribe to my blog at davidjoelmillerwriter.com
Seven David Joel Miller Books are available on Amazon now! And more are on the way.
For these and my upcoming books, visit my Amazon Author Page – David Joel Miller
For information about my work in mental health, substance abuse, and having a happy life, Please check out counselorssoapbox.com
For videos, see: Counselorssoapbox YouTube Video Channel
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