Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. George Washington Faith
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. George Washington Desire Power
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. George Washington Freedom
Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another. George Washington
Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe. George Washington
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. George Washington
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. George Washington Soul Success
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. George Washington Fear
Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth. 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. George Washington Friendship
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. 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. George Washington
War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. George Washington War
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. George Washington World Words
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God. George Washington Honesty
Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty. George Washington
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. George Washington Politics People
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. 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. George Washington
We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience. George Washington
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. George Washington
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession. 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. 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. George Washington
