... happily the Government of the United States... gives to bigotry no sanction, to persecution no assistance. — George Washington Copy Share Image
While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to combine geographical situation, and sometimes other considerations,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When any nation mistrusts it's citizens with guns, it's sending a clear message. It no longer trusts it's citizens because such a… — George Washington Copy Share Image
'Tis substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule indeed extends with more or less… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The prospect, that a good general government will in all human probability be soon established in America, affords me more substantial satisfaction;… — George Washington Copy Share Image
My policy has been, and will continue to be, while I have the honor to remain in the administration of the government,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Liberty is indeed little less than a name, where the Government is too feeble to withstand the enterprises of faction, to confine… — 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… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I rejoice that liberty . . . now finds an asylum in the bosom of a regularly organized government; a government, which,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Government being, among other purposes, instituted to protect the consciences of men from oppression, it certainly is the duty of Rulers, not… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right to intermeddle in the internal concerns of… — 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
There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“Nothing can illustrate these observations more forcibly, than a recollection of the happy conjuncture of times and circumstances, under which our Republic… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The art of war is at once comprehensive and complicated; ... it demands much previous study; and ... the possession of it,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
WHEREAS it is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God,. to obey his will, to be grateful for… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let me now warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party. The common and… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It appears to me, then, little short of a miracle, that the Delegates from so many different States . . . should… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is one of the evils of democratical governments, that the people, not always seeing and frequently misled, must often feel before… — 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
We are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science… — George Washington Copy Share Image
[The spirit of party] opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated access to the government itself through… — 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… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Jealousy, and local policy mix too much in all our public councils for the good government of the Union. In a words,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.… — George Washington Copy Share Image
This spirit [of Party], unfortunately, is inseperable from our nature, having its root in the strongest passions of the human Mind. It… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It will at least be a recommendation to the proposed constitution that it is provided with more checks and barriers against the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model of government are justly considered... deeply, ...finally,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Precedents are dangerous things; let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of… — 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
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 Image
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 Image
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 Image
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