George Washington
Quotations
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“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.” -George Washington
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“War – An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.” -George Washington
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“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.” -George Washington
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“The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.” -George Washington
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“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.” -George Washington
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“We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it’s surest support.” -George Washington
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“The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.” -George Washington
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“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.” -George Washington
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“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.” -George Washington
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“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.” -George Washington
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“Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.” -George Washington
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“It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.” -George Washington
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“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.” -George Washington
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“The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.” -George Washington
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“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” -George Washington
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“We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it’s surest support.” -George Washington
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“The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.” -George Washington
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“I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.” -George Washington
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“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest is in the hands of God.” -George Washington
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“Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.” -George Washington
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“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” -George Washington
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“Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.” -George Washington
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“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.” -George Washington
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“Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.” -George Washington
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It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. – George Washington
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