Humans Quotes by George Washington

Paper money will invariably operate in the body of politics as spirit liquors on the human body. They prey on the vitals…

— George Washington

There is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature.

— George Washington

When one side only of a story is heard and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it insensibly.

— George Washington

[The adoption of the Constitution] will demonstrate as visibly the finger of Providence as any possible event in the course of human…

— George Washington

We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals.

— George Washington

I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species . . . and to disperse the families I have an aversion.

— George Washington

Freemasonry is founded on the immutable laws of Truth and Justice and its grand object is to promote the happiness of the…

— George Washington

In the composition of the human frame there is a good deal of inflammable matter, however dormant it may lie for a…

— George Washington

Can it be, that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue? The experiment, at least, is…

— George Washington

It would be peculiarly improper to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications to that Almighty Being Who rules over…

— George Washington

The consideration that human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected will always continue to prompt me to promote the former by…

— George Washington

And you will, by the dignity of your Conduct, afford occasion for Posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you…

— George Washington

The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution…

— George Washington

All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external trappings of elevated office. To me there is nothing in…

— George Washington

The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim…

— George Washington

Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of…

— George Washington

The prospect, that a good general government will in all human probability be soon established in America, affords me more substantial satisfaction;…

— George Washington

My fervent supplications to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe; who presides in the councils of nations; and whose providential…

— George Washington

Much indeed to be regretted, party disputes are now carried to such a length, and truth is so enveloped in mist and…

— George Washington

Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man…

— George Washington

If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved…

— George Washington

But if in the pursuit of the means we should unfortunately stumble again on unfunded paper money or any similar species of…

— George Washington

At my age, and in my circumstances, what sinister object, or personal emolument had I to seek after, in this life? The…

— George Washington

I shall take my present leave - but not without resorting once more to the benign Parent of the Human Race in…

— George Washington

The great Searcher of human hearts is my witness, that I have no wish, which aspires beyond the humble and happy lot…

— George Washington

The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form…

— George Washington

The ways of Providence being inscrutable, and the justice of it not to be scanned by the shallow eye of humanity, nor…

— George Washington

Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the…

— George Washington

A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle...…

— George Washington

To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently…

— George Washington

The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves; whether they are…

— George Washington

The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness by reasonable compact in civil…

— George Washington

As I have heard, since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this…

— George Washington