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Never be agitated by more than a decent warmth, and offer your sentiments with modest diffidence; opinions thus given are listened to with more attention than when delivered in a dictatorial style. The latter, if attended to at all, although it may force conviction, is sure to convey disgust also.
— George Washington ·
Civility & Conduct

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Letter to Bushrod Washington, November 9, 1787

📅 1787

📂 Civility & Conduct