A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
GEORGE WASHINGTONPromote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
More George Washington Quotes
-
-
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Things in life will not always run smoothly. Sometimes we will be rising toward the heights—then all will seem to reverse itself and start downward.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
GEORGE WASHINGTON






