Quote by George Washington

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of cele

Summary

This quote suggests that one should strive to cultivate and maintain a sense of conscience within oneself. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing the inner moral compass or the "celestial fire" that guides a person's actions and decisions. The quote implies that maintaining a strong conscience requires effort and diligence, as one must actively labor to preserve the spark of virtue and moral integrity within their being.

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