All George Washington Quotes
It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.
George Washington
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My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein.
George Washington
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Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
George Washington in
Friendship
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Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.
George Washington
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
George Washington in
Government
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
George Washington
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Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better be alone than in bad company.
George Washington
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If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
George Washington
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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.
George Washington
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
George Washington
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The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
George Washington
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Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.
George Washington
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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
George Washington
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Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
George Washington
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