My fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose providential… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war. — George Washington Copy Share Image
A good moral character is the first essential. It is highly important not only to be learned but to be virtuous. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I assure you very explicitly, that in my opinion the conscientious scruples of all men should be treated with great delicacy and… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Religion and morality are the essential pillars of civil society. — George Washington Copy Share Image
To point out the importance of circumspection in your conduct, it may be proper to observe that a good moral character is… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and… — 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
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
