Noun
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; groundwork; basis.
The lowest and supporting part or member of a wall, including the base course (see Base course (a), under Base, n.) and footing courses; in a frame house, the whole substructure of masonry.
A donation or legacy appropriated to support a charitable institution, and constituting a permanent fund; endowment.
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLove every man in spite of his falling into sin. Never mind the sins, but remember that the foundation of the man is the same - the image of God. John of Kronstadt
Prayer is the place of refuge for every worry, a foundation for cheerfulness, a source of constant happiness, a protection against sadness. John Chrysostom
To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense. Ambrose Bierce
Adversity is the foundation of virtue. Japanese Proverb
The country where flowers are expensive lacks the foundation of culture. Chinese Proverb
A good handicraft has a golden foundation. Danish Proverb