George Washington Quotes

War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will... view

By: George Washington

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress.. view

By: George Washington

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline.. view

By: George Washington

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all... view

By: George Washington

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty... view

By: George Washington

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her... view

By: George Washington

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe... view

By: George Washington

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government... view

By: George Washington

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government... view

By: George Washington

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon... view

By: George Washington

My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein... view

By: George Washington

The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it... view

By: George Washington

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments... view

By: George Washington

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves... view

By: George Washington

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good... view

By: George Washington

There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard... view

By: George Washington

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation... view

By: George Washington

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen... view

By: George Washington

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble... view

By: George Washington

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light... view

By: George Washington

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth... view

By: George Washington

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace... view

By: George Washington

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one... view

By: George Washington

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government... view

By: George Washington

I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery... view

By: George Washington

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country... view

By: George Washington

We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience... view

By: George Washington

I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man... view

By: George Washington

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected... view

By: George Washington

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent... view

By: George Washington

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter... view

By: George Washington

It is better to be alone than in bad company... view

By: George Washington

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company... view

By: George Washington

Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it... view

By: George Washington

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth... view

By: George Washington

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse... view

By: George Washington

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive... view

By: George Washington

If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.. view

By: George Washington

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair.. view

By: George Washington

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible... view

By: George Washington

Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals... view

By: George Washington

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience... view

By: George Washington