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on Tuesday, January 8, 2019George Washington Money Quote saying in the first State of the Union Address to Congress on January 8, 1790 that we should work out how to pay our debts ($11,000,000 at the time). George Washington said:
“An adequate provision for the support of the public Credit is a matter of high importance to the national honor and prosperity” — George Washington
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The national debt was only at $0 one time in history, beginning January 8, 1835 when President Andrew Jackson was able to keep the debt at zero for about a year.
Charles Babbage: Industrial War
on Wednesday, December 26, 2018Charles Babbage Money Quote saying industrial adoption can accomplish greater gains for society than great wars won. Charles Babbage said:
“The triumph of the industrial arts will advance the cause of civilization more rapidly than its warmest advocates could have hoped, and contribute to the permanent prosperity and strength of the country far more than the most splendid victories of successful war” — Charles Babbage
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Born December 26, 1791 – Died October 18, 1871
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Martin Van Buren: Less Private Prosperity
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018Martin Van Buren Money Quote saying as the 8th President of the United States was advocating for government to keep out of private affairs of citizens. Martin Van Buren said:
“The less government interferes with private pursuits, the better for general prosperity” — Martin Van Buren
Born December 5, 1782 – Died July 24, 1862
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Frederick Douglass: Inheritance Not Shared
on Tuesday, July 4, 2017Frederick Douglass Money Quote saying On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, he gave one of his most famous speeches, “What to the slave is the 4th of July?” He was addressing the Rochester Ladies Antislavery Society. Frederick Douglass said:
“The blessings in which you this day rejoice are not enjoyed in common. The rich inheritance of justice, liberty, prosperity, and independence bequeathed by your fathers is shared by you, not by me” — Frederick Douglass
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Born February 14, 1818 – Died February 20, 1895

Frederick Douglass, ca. 1879. George K. Warren. (National Archives Gift Collection)
Exact Date Shot Unknown
NARA FILE #: 200-FL-22
WAR & CONFLICT BOOK #: 113
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Victor Hugo: Prosperity Makes Monsters
on Friday, June 30, 2017Victor Hugo Money Quote saying we are strengthened and grow with the difficulties of life, but we grow soft and complacent and demanding and even grotesque with too much. Victor Hugo said:
“Adversity makes men, and prosperity makes monsters” — Victor Hugo
Born February 26, 1802 – Died May 22, 1885
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Joseph Addison: Virtues in Prosperity
on Tuesday, July 12, 2016Joseph Addison Money Quote saying our best qualities may only be either prompted by circumstances or by that ability bestowed by wealth. Joseph Addison said:
Some virtues are only seen in affliction and some in prosperity
— Joseph Addison
William Hazlitt: Adversity A Great Teacher
on Tuesday, June 14, 2016William Hazlitt Money Quote saying wealth teaches us, adversity teaches more as doing without possessions increases our strength. William Hazlitt said:
“Prosperity is a great teacher; adversity is a greater. Possession pampers the mind; privation trains and strengthens it” — William Hazlitt
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Proverbs 8: Riches, Wealth, Prosperity & Gold
on Friday, February 19, 2016Proverbs 8:18-21 Money Quote saying that every type of wealth and riches are given to the righteous followers of Christ that love his teachings. Proverbs 8:18-21 said:
“With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver. I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full” — Proverbs 8:18-21
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