Religion is a byproduct of fear.
GEORGE WASHINGTONReligion is a byproduct of fear.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTo persevere in one’s duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
GEORGE WASHINGTONA slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHarmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
GEORGE WASHINGTONWhere are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
GEORGE WASHINGTONHuman happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
GEORGE WASHINGTONStrive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIndividuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONFew men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation, whose purposes are modeled after our own.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
GEORGE WASHINGTONEvery day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
GEORGE WASHINGTON