George Washington Quotes

• Heaven itself has ordained the right.

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• It [gaming] is the child of avarice, the brother of iniquity, and the father of mischief.

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• A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that action, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment to friends; and that the most liberal professions of good-will are very far from being the surest marks of it

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• The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.

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• I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But I will venture to assert, that a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.

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• To persevere in one’s duty and be silent, is the best answer to calumny.

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• I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an “Honest Man.”

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• Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

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• My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.

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• ‘Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world – as far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it.

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• My movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution.

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• To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

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• The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.

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• True friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

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• We must never despair; our situation has been compromising before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will again. If difficulties arise, we must put forth new exertion and proportion our efforts to the exigencies of the times.

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• I beg leave to assure the Congress that no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness. I do not wish to make any profit from it.

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• I shall never ask, never refuse, nor ever resign an office.

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• As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.

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• Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.

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George Washington (79)

Birth:	22nd February, 1732
Death:	14th December, 1799
Nationality:	American
Profession:	President

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George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, British America. He was an American politician, army officer, and farmer. He was the first President of the United States from 1789–97, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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