Ifs Quotes by George Washington

It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.

— George Washington

If you can't send money, send tobacco.

— George Washington

If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst.

— George Washington

If you can't sent money, send tobacco.

— George Washington

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

— George Washington

To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be…

— George Washington

I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.

— George Washington

Our country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous…

— George Washington

If they are good workmen, they may be from Asia, Africa or Europe; they may be Mahometans, Jews or Christians of any…

— George Washington

I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.

— George Washington

There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation…

— George Washington

My own remedy is always to eat, just before I step into bed, a hot roasted onion, if I have a cold.

— George Washington

It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people…

— George Washington

If we mean to support the liberty and independence which has cost us so much blood and treasure to establish, we must…

— George Washington

The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all…

— George Washington

The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises, if happily we are…

— George Washington

At this auspicious period, the United States came into existence as a Nation; and if their Citizens should not be completely free…

— George Washington

To place any dependence upon Militia, is, assuredly, resting upon a broken staff ... If I was called upon to declare upon…

— George Washington

If I could have entertained the slightest apprehension that the Constitution framed in the Convention where I had the honor to preside…

— George Washington

Ours is a kind of struggle designed, I dare say, by Providence to try the patience, fortitude, and virtue of men. None,…

— George Washington

It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to…

— George Washington

There is no practice more dangerous than that of borrowing money; for when money can be had in this way, repayment is…

— George Washington

Require nothing unreasonable of your officers and men, but see that whatever is required be punctually complied with. Reward and punish every…

— George Washington

No compact among men . . . can be pronounced everlasting and inviolable, and if I may so express myself, that no…

— George Washington

With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you. I most devoutly wish that your later days…

— George Washington

Your proposal raises the greatest mischief that can befall my country. You could not have found a person to whom your schemes…

— George Washington

The wishes of the people, seldom founded in deep disquisitions, or resulting from other reasonings than their present feelings, may not entirely…

— George Washington

Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not…

— George Washington

The Constitution that we have is an excellent one, if we can keep it where it is.

— George Washington

Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ?

— George Washington

Offensive operations, often times, is the surest, if not the only means of defence.

— George Washington

If we cannot learn wisdom from experience, it is hard to say where it is to be found.

— George Washington

Play not the Peacock, looking everywhere about you, to see if you be well deck't.

— George Washington

I shall not be deprived ... of a comfort in the worst event, if I retain a consciousness of having acted to…

— George Washington

If ever again our nation stumbles upon unfunded paper, it shall surely be like death to our body politic. This country will…

— George Washington

Let me ask you, sir, when is the time for brave men to exert themselves in the cause of liberty and their…

— George Washington

The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be…

— George Washington

Precedents are dangerous things; let the reins of government then be braced and held with a steady hand, and every violation of…

— George Washington

We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act…

— George Washington

If there was the same propensity in mankind for investigating the motives, as there is for censuring the conduct, of public characters,…

— George Washington