George Washington Quotes

I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.

George Washington

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• It was such a pleasure to work with Eugene Levy. What a treat. That's a guy I grew up watching as a kid. Guys like that, they were hilarious and didn't have to be super vile or X-rated.

  

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• He is not only dull himself, but the cause of dullness in others.

  

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• Hard work, courage and commitment - these are the key elements for success.

  

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• Shane looked faintly injured. “I make it my business to know everything about silver. And I saw your notes. I study up on everything when it comes to your boss, anyway.” There was a flicker of jealousy about that, but she didn’t have time, or energy, to consider it very much. Not even whether or not she liked it.

  

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• I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.

  

  George Washington
  • Study
  • Brave
  • Duty