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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

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George Washington

George Washington, born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, was a Founding Father and the first President of the United States. As a key military leader during the American Revolution, Washington played a pivotal role in securing independence for the thirteen colonies. His leadership qualities were instrumental in the success of the Continental Army.

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    Wahre Freundschaft ist eine Pflanze des langsamen Wachstums und muss den Schocks der Widrigkeiten ausgesetzt sein, bevor sie zur Bezeichnung berechtigt ist.

    la verdadera amistad es una planta de lento crecimiento, y debe sufrir los golpes de la adversidad antes de tener derecho a la denominación.

    a verdadeira amizade é uma planta de crescimento lento e deve passar pelos choques da adversidade antes de ter direito ao apelação.

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