The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the end of all government. (George Washington)

The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the end of all government.

George Washington

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