Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Here you would know and enjoy what posterity will say of Washington. For a thousand leagues have nearly the same effect with a thousand years.

Here you would know and enjoy what posterity will say of Was

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This quote suggests that by witnessing and experiencing the actions and virtues of George Washington, one can gain insight into how future generations will remember and appreciate him. It highlights the idea that the impact of observing someone's greatness and achievements in person can be as profound as studying their legacy centuries later. The quote implies that proximity and firsthand experience can provide a deeper understanding and admiration for an individual's enduring reputation throughout history.

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