To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTo encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
GEORGE WASHINGTONGuard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHarmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
GEORGE WASHINGTONDiscipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
GEORGE WASHINGTONPromote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.
GEORGE WASHINGTONTo be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
GEORGE WASHINGTONMy first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHappiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
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 WASHINGTONMy mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
GEORGE WASHINGTON