George Washington Quotes
Top 100 wise famous quotes and sayings by George Washington
George Washington Famous Quotes & Sayings
Discover top inspirational quotes from George Washington on Wise Famous Quotes.
I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.
I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all.
Unwilling am I, in the evening of a life nearly consumed in public cares, to quit a peaceful abode for an Ocean of difficulties
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person's own mind, than on the externals in the world.
Let me ask you, sir, when is the time for brave men to exert themselves in the cause of liberty and their country, if this is not?
In the composition of the human frame there is a good deal of inflammable matter, however dormant it may lie for a time.
It is an old adage that honesty is the best policy-this applies to public as well as private life-to States as well as individuals.
The fundamental principle of our constitution ... enjoins the sense of command, duty that the will of the majority shall prevail.
I go to the chair of government with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.
Creationists make it sound like a 'theory' is something you dreamt up after being drunk all night. Isaac Asimov, Russian-born American author
There is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature.
Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
The benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed.
I am just going. Have me decently buried; and do not let my body be put into the Vault in less than three days after I am dead ... Tis well.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all
Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.
My aim has been ... to keep the United States ... independent of all and under the influence of none.
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.
Honesty will be found on every experiment, to be the best and only true policy; let us then as a Nation be just.
He establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive that induced me to the field of battle.
I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.
Liberty, when it degrades into licentiousness, begets confusion, and frequently ends in tyranny or some woeful confusion.
This would be the best of all possible worlds, if there were no religion in it. John Adams, U.S. President
Paper money will invariably operate in the body of politics as spirit liquors on the human body. They prey on the vitals and ultimately destroy them
[It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one.
To speak evil of any one, unless there is unequivocal proofs of their deserving it, is an injury for which there is no adequate reparation.
In general I esteem it a good maxim, that the best way to preserve the confidence of the people durably is to promote their true interest
Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action: natural bravery, hope of reward, and fear of punishment.
Painful as the task is to describe the dark side of our affairs, it sometimes becomes a matter of indispensable necessity.
A hundred thousand men, coming one after another, cannot move a Ton weight; but the united strength of 50 would transport it with ease.
I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.
Be courteous to all, but personal with number of, and allow those couple be perfectly attempted ahead of you provide them with your self-assurance.
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.
The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.
It is not the lowest priced goods that are always the cheapest - the quality is, or ought to be as much an object with the purchaser, as the price.
The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.
[T]he foundation of a great Empire is laid, and I please myself with a persuasion, that Providence will not leave its work imperfect.
From thinking proceeds speaking; thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous!