It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of…

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It is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief. ✨ George Washington (1847). The Writings of George Washington: pt. II. Correspondence and miscellaneous papers relating to the American revolution: (v. 3) June, 1775-July, 1776. (v. 4) July, 1776-July] 1777. (v. 5) July, 1777-July, 1778. (v. 6) July, 1778-March, 1780. (v. 7) March, 1780-April, 1781. (v. 8) April, 1781-December, 1783, p.374
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