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Purity of morals being the only sure foundation of public happiness in any country, and highly conducive to order, subordination, and success in an army... the wanton practice of swearing has risen to a most disgusting height. A regard to decency should conspire with a sense of morality to banish a vice productive of neither advantage nor pleasure.
— George Washington ·
Civility & Conduct

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General Orders, Continental Army, October 21, 1778 (Fredericksburg)

📅 1778

📂 Civility & Conduct