George Washington, as a boy, was ignorant of the commonest accomplishm…

Mark Twain
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George Washington, as a boy, was ignorant of the commonest accomplishments of youth. He could not even lie. ✨ Mark Twain (2014). Mark Twain on Common Sense: Timeless Advice and Words of Wisdom from America's Most-Revered Humorist, p.25, Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
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