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Since ancient Time began,
Ever on some great soul God laid an infinite burden—
The weight of all this world, the hopes of man,
Conflict and pain, and fame immortal are his guerdon.
--
R. W. Gilder, Washington, sSpeech at Trenton (Oct. 19, 1893).

 

George Washington

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When that which loves is united to the thing beloved it can rest there; when the burden is laid down it finds rest there. There will be eternal fame also for the inhabitants of that town, constructed and enlarged by him.

 

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There is a land of pure delight,
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Infinite day excludes the night,
And pleasures banish pain.

 

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