 | George G. Evans - 1892 - 296 strani
...heartily these sentiments were echoed by Washington himself, may be seen in his letters of the time. " To move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers," was the aspiration of his heart.* For the next five years the old life was as far as possible resumed.... | |
 | George Washington - 1894 - 510 strani
...life, with a heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this being the order of my march, I will move gently down...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers. 1784. THE GOOD CITIZEN. No wish of my retirement can exceed that of seeing our country happy ; and... | |
 | Elizabeth Bryant Johnston - 1895 - 268 strani
...but I am retiring within myself. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, being the order of my march, I will move gently down...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." " The character of Washington is a national possession. To its courage and perseverance we owe the... | |
 | Woodrow Wilson - 1896 - 476 strani
...retiring within myself. . . . Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of time until I sleep with my fathers." The simple gentleman did not yet realize what the breaking up... | |
 | Charles Woodcock-Savage - 1906 - 356 strani
...determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I shall move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." This is certainly a noble letter, and does honor to the head and heart of its author. The Marquis told... | |
 | Washington Irving - 1907 - 620 strani
...none, I am determined to be pleased with all ; and this, my dear friend, being A SOLDIER'S REPOSE. 50? the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." And subsequently, in a letter to the Marchioness de Lafayette, inviting her to America to see the country,... | |
 | Robert Matteson Johnston - 1907 - 428 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order for my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers." This pious wish, however, could not be fulfilled. In 1789 Washington was elected first President of... | |
 | John England - 1908 - 546 strani
...with a heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move...the stream of life, until I sleep with my fathers. ' ' To General Knox he wrote: "I am just beginning to experience that ease and freedom from public... | |
 | John England - 1908 - 578 strani
...with a heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order of my march, I will move gently down the stream of life, until I Bleep with my fathers." To General Knox he wrote: "I am just beginning to experience that ease and... | |
 | 1911 - 254 strani
...Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all; and this, my dear friend, being the order for my march, I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers." During all the rest of his life he continues to be La Fayette's confidant and adviser. In one of his... | |
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I have not only retired from all public employments, but I am retiring within myself, and shall be able to view the solitary walk, and tread the paths of private life, with heartfelt satisfaction. Envious of none, I am determined to be pleased with all;... 
