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 WASHINGTONA 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 WASHINGTONReason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
GEORGE WASHINGTONFew men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThere is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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 WASHINGTONBe not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHappiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHuman happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
GEORGE WASHINGTONA man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIndividuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHeard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
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 WASHINGTONTo the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
GEORGE WASHINGTON