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Mason Weems
3 quotes
“Even common passions... will put him up to his mettle.”
Mason Weems (1759–1825) first seen 1800 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Life of Washington, i. 6. (1800)
“I cannot tell a lie, I did it with my little hatchet.”
Mason Weems (1759–1825) first seen 1800 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Portrayed as the words of the young George Washington, confessing to have damaged a cherry tree in Life of Washington (1800)
Also quoted by: George Washington (misattributed)
“Feeling that the silver chord of life is loosing, and that his spirit is ready to quit her old companion the body, he extends himself on his bed — closes his eyes for the last time, with his own hands — folds his arms decently on his breast, then breathing out "Father of mercies! take me to thyself," — he fell asleep. Swift on angels' wings the brightening saint ascended; while voices more than human were heard (in Fancy's ear) warbling through the happy regions, and hymning the great procession towards the gates of heaven. His glorious coming was seen far off, and myriads of mighty angels hastened forth, with golden harps, to welcome the honored stranger.”
Mason Weems (1759–1825) first seen 1799 wikiquote, CC BY-SA 4.0 source
Recorded in: Description of Washington's death in Life of Washington (1800); this fanciful account bears no relation to the report of Washington's last words by his personal secretary Tobias Lear, who wrote in his journal (14 Decemb…