Question

the following passage is from george washingtons 1796 farewell speech, in which he addresses american political purpose, and expresses the beliefs he hoped would continue to guide the nation upon his departure from the presidency.

from the farewell speech
by george washington
1 observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all. religion and morality enjoin this conduct; and can it be, that good policy does not equally enjoin it? it will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too novel example of a people always guided by an exalted justice and benevolence. who can doubt, that, in the course of time and things, the fruits of such a plan would richly repay any temporary advantages, which might be lost by a steady adherence to it? can it be, that providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a nation with its virtue? the experiment, at least, is recommended by every sentiment which ennobles human nature. alas! is it rendered impossible by its vices?

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select two sentences that show washingtons argument that treating nations equally is important to americas future success.
5 against the insidious wiles of foreign influence (i conjure you to believe me, fellow-citizens,) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove, that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government. but that jealousy, to be useful, must be impartial; else it becomes the instrument of the very influence to be avoided, instead of a defense against it. excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.

Explanation:

1. The first sentence directly states Washington's core argument that the U.S. must act with good faith, justice, peace, and harmony toward all nations, which is the foundation of equal treatment.
2. The second sentence outlines the harm of favoring or disliking specific nations, making a counterpoint that reinforces why equal treatment (avoiding excessive partiality/dislike) is critical to protecting American interests and success.

Answer:

1. Observe good faith and justice towards all Nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.
2. Excessive partiality for one foreign nation, and excessive dislike of another, cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one side, and serve to veil and even second the arts of influence on the other. Real patriots, who may resist the intrigues of the favorite, are liable to become suspected and odious; while its tools and dupes usurp the applause and confidence of the people, to surrender their interests.