Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country? — George Washington Copy Share Image
What is most important of this grand experiment, the United States? Not the election of the first president but the election of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It has always been a source of serious reflection and sincere regret with me that the youth of the United States should… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We take the star from Heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have… — George Washington Copy Share Image
No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings than United America. Wondrously strange, then, and… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is incumbent upon every person of every description to contribute to his country's welfare. — George Washington Copy Share Image
In a word, if this country can steer clear of European politics, stand firm on its bottom, and be wise and temperate… — George Washington Copy Share Image
To each of my Nephews, William Augustine Washington, George Lewis, George Steptoe Washington, Bushrod Washington, and Samuel Washington, I give one of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Much indeed to be regretted, party disputes are now carried to such a length, and truth is so enveloped in mist and… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The liberality of sentiment toward each other, which marks every political and religious denomination of men in this country, stands unparalleled in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The inducements of interest for observing [neutral] conduct . . . has been to endeavour to gain time to our country to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
My anxious recollections, my sympathetic feeling, and my best wishes are irresistibly excited whensoever, in any country, I see an oppressed nation… — George Washington Copy Share Image
In his address of 19 September 1796, given as he prepared to leave office, President George Washington spoke about the importance of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
My ardent desire is... to keep the United States free from political connexions with every other Country. To see that they may… — George Washington Copy Share Image
My ardent desire is, and my aim has been . . . to comply strictly with all our engagements foreign and domestic;… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and forever for His sake, who lay down… — George Washington Copy Share Image
There never was a law yet made, I conceive, that hit the taste exactly of every man, or every part of the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If ever again our nation stumbles upon unfunded paper, it shall surely be like death to our body politic. This country will… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is the peculiar boast of our country, that her happiness is alone dependent on the collective wisdom and virtue of her… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Impressed with a conviction that the due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good Government, I have considered the first… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Refrain from drink which is the source of all evil-and the ruin of half the workmen in this Country. — 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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. — George Washington Copy Share Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions. — George Washington Copy Share Image
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