“George Washington famously warned against ... 'ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear”
George Washington
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Thomas S. Monson
“When we are on the Lord’s errand, we are entitled to the Lord’s help. Remember that the Lord will shape the back to bear the burden placed upon it.”
Thomas S. Monson
“When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.”
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