From: Michael Pilla
Date: 2/8/00
Time: 2:08:16 AM
Remote Name: 155.247.158.40
George Washington’s concepts of morality and virtues were proper and mannerly. Just as his concepts for good manners and personal hygiene. Whatever it is, George Washington himself was a revered man. His character was could be described as dignified, reposed, pleasant, sophisticated, and worldly. George possessed great attributes, and in his speech for schoolboys, he outlined just how cultured he can be. One of his great virtues is that, even though in modern times he may seem somewhat egotistic in his notes, back then his morality was that of a gentleman. He knew exactly how to act for practically any circumstance, that wisdom added to his character and made men feel inferior to him, and revere him even more. As time went by for George, though, reverence was in due order since his upholding in the Virginia militia grew, as well as his political demeanor. And even in his failed attempts, George Washington aspired in fame. I’m sure to say though he probably kept that morality about him. The speeches he would make over time were of an honest foundation, and he had an honorable respect for gentlemen at that time, and hoped they were as dignified as he was. As for personal hygiene and manners, George expected only the best. If you were to be a gentleman, you must possess not only wisdom and grace in educate, but cleanliness and good manners. Appearance was an important factor, how you presented yourself reflected your social status and reputation. If you did not obey by these rules of educate, you could not possibly be dignified, especially by George Washington. His attitude seemed to be very strict on these matters, and it sounds as though he could not tolerate insolence. George Washington’s concepts of morality and virtue were to be viewed as deeply significant to the common man were as George himself knew this, and was not only respected by fellow politicians but also revered by the world.