The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThings 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.
More George Washington Quotes
-
-
I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
GEORGE WASHINGTON -
Citizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
GEORGE WASHINGTON