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Quote of the day by George Washington: 'Do not suffer your good nature... to say yes when you ought to say no'

George Washington, the first President of the United States and one of the country's Founding Fathers, left behind many timeless lessons on leadership, integrity, and responsibility. One of his most powerful quotes reminds us that kindness should never come at the cost of good judgment.

“Do not suffer your good nature [...] to say yes when you ought to say no; remember that it is a public not a private cause that is to be injured or benefitted by your choice.”

— George Washington

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