I cannot tell a lie, I misquoted George Washington. In my October 4th, 2002 article Lady Liberty Dropped Her Torch, I wrongly attributed a quote to him, the origin of which is unknown.
Thanks to Stephen, a concerned reader who pointed out my folly.
To read more about the quote in question, click here.
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