The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with. — George Washington Copy Share Image
... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed. — George Washington Copy Share Image
An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass — George Washington Copy Share Image
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Soap is another article in great demand--the Continental allowance is too small, and dear, as every necessary of life is now got,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The Army, as usual, are without pay; and a great part of the soldiery without shirts; and though the patience of them… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
An army formed of good officers moves like clockwork; but there is no situation upon earth less enviable, nor more distressing, than… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. We have, therefore, to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army… — George Washington Copy Share Image
[T]he hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend.… — George Washington Copy Share Image
They (the Jews) work more effectively against us, than the enemy's armies. They are a hundred times more dangerous to our liberties… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The General most earnestly requires, and expects, a due observance of those articles of war, established for the government of the army… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When Men are irritated, and the Passions inflamed, they fly hastily and cheerfully to Arms; but after the first emotions are over,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into… — George Washington Copy Share Image
One of George Washington's main concerns was to make sure that his soldiers had adequate supplies of meat: A part of the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order:… — George Washington Copy Share Image
This tribe of black gentry work more effectually against us, than the enemy's arms. They are a hundred times more dangerous to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“There might, Gentlemen, be an impropriety in my taking notice, in this Address to you, of an anonymous production, but the manner… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves; whether they are… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is absolutely necessary... for me to have persons that can think for me, as well as execute orders. — George Washington Copy Share
The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they… — George Washington Copy Share
The propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself… — George Washington Copy Share
Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the… — George Washington Copy Share
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. — George Washington Copy Share
The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be… — George Washington Copy Share
While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the conscience of others, ever considering that God… — George Washington Copy Share
Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army,… — George Washington Copy Share
Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at… — George Washington Copy Share
If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected… — George Washington Copy Share
A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions. — George Washington Copy Share
It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible. Do not ever let anyone claim to be a true American… — George Washington Copy Share
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in… — George Washington Copy Share
Lenity will operate with greater force, in some instances, than rigor. It is, therefore, my first wish, to have my whole conduct distinguished by… — George Washington Copy Share
![“[T]he hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and Soldiers, that you are Freemen, fighting for the blessings of Liberty - that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not…” quote by George Washington](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/bbf/george-washington-257_american-revolution_t-he-hour-is-fast-approaching-on-which-t_677729.jpg)
