Per _http://quotationsbook.com/quote/45456/#axzz1GJCUecNl_
(http://quotationsbook.com/quote/45456/#axzz1GJCUecNl) ,
"Source: Attributed to GEORGE WASHINGTON.Frank J. Wilstach, A Dictionary of
Similes, 2d ed., p. 526 . This can be found with minor variations in
wording and in punctuation, and with fearful for troublesome, in George Seldes,
The Great Quotations, p. 727 . Unverified.In his most recent book of
quotations, The Great Thoughts , Seldes says, p. 441, col. 2, footnote, this
paragraph although credited to the Farewell [address] cannot be found in it.
Lawson Hamblin, who owns a facsimile, and Horace Peck, America's foremost
authority on quotations, informed me this paragraph is apocryphal. ·"
In a message dated 3/11/2011 9:19:50 A.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
I couldn't find anything on Snopes about this quote. Does Snopes give a
manuscript or printed period source? I searched the Washington Papers
at the Library of Congress and drew a blank.
Gregg Kimball
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sondra Reger
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Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays
I neglected to say this IS George Washington's statement.
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a
troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it
be left to irresponsible action. This is the entire quote from Snopes.
Try Snopes to check for fake items.
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[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carole D. Bryant
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:47 AM
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Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays
Is that REALLY a quote from George Washington ..... ? ?
Just wondered .......... Apparently, there is some question.
Carole
In a message dated 3/10/2011 9:57:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[log in to unmask] writes:
I got my copy and have been enjoying it. Probably just a glitch.
Contact them again and I am sure your book will come.
Claude Richards
"Government is not reason. It is not eloquence. Government is force;
like fire it is a dangerous servant -- and a fearful master."
-George Washington
> Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:12:09 -0500
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Good Afternoon
> On or about 9 Jan 2011 Suzanne Levy posted a msg to this mail list
about
the
> subject book being available from the Washington and Northern Va
Company
and
> listed a name and address to send the check.
> I did so on 12 Jan and as yet the check has not cleared and no book.
Anyone
> on the list familiar with this company and it's reliability?
>
> --
> Douglas Burnett
> Satellite Beach
> FL
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