...a good moral character is the first essential in a man...It is therefore highly important that you should endeavor not only to be learned but virtuous.
" ...a good moral character is the first essential in a man...It is therefore highly important that you should endeavor not only to be learned but virtuous. "
To George Steptoe Washington | Sunday, December 05, 1790
Editorial Notes
Washington was a strong believer in personal responsibility. In this 5 December 1790 letter to his nephew he encourages him to always conduct himself properly.
To George Steptoe Washington | Sunday, December 05, 1790
