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 WASHINGTONI 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 WASHINGTONWe have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
GEORGE WASHINGTONFreedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe nation which indulges toward another a habitual hatred or a habitual fondness is in some degree a slave.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThe reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.
GEORGE WASHINGTONThose who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
GEORGE WASHINGTONIf the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
GEORGE WASHINGTONCitizens by birth or choice of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHarmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
GEORGE WASHINGTONFew men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good.
GEORGE WASHINGTONI 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 WASHINGTONLet us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God.
GEORGE WASHINGTONBe courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those be well-tried before you give them your confidence.
GEORGE WASHINGTONStrive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
GEORGE WASHINGTONReal men despise battle, but will never run from it.
GEORGE WASHINGTON