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It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective Constitutional Spheres; avoiding in the exercise of the Powers of one department to encroach upon another.   Washington, George

Source: President GEORGE WASHINGTON, farewell address, September 19, 1796.The Writings of George Washington, ed. John C. Fitzpatrick, vol. 35, p. 228 .See note at No. 339 about the farewell address. · This quote is about uncategorised · Search on Google Books to find all references and sources for this quotation.


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George Washington was commander in chief of the Continental army during the American Revolution and first president of the United States (1789-97).

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