I shall not be deprived ... of a comfort in the worst event, if I retain a consciousness of having acted to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be… — 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
Let me ask you, sir, when is the time for brave men to exert themselves in the cause of liberty and their… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If we cannot learn wisdom from experience, it is hard to say where it is to be found. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Offensive operations, often times, is the surest, if not the only means of defence. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ? — George Washington Copy Share Image
Play not the Peacock, looking everywhere about you, to see if you be well deck't. — George Washington Copy Share Image
In disputes, be not so desirous to overcome as to not give liberty to each one to deliver his opinion and submit… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We must never despair; our situation has been compromising before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let no one go hungry away. If any of the kind of people should be in want of corn, supply their necessities,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act… — George Washington Copy Share Image
But if we are to be told by a foreign Power . . . what we shall do, and what we shall… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If there was the same propensity in mankind for investigating the motives, as there is for censuring the conduct, of public characters,… — 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
But if the laws are to be so trampled upon with impunity, and a minority is to dictate to the majority, there… — 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
If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let it simply be asked where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts… — 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
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
But if in the pursuit of the means we should unfortunately stumble again on unfunded paper money or any similar species of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
If to be venerated for benevolence, if to be admired for talents, if to be esteemed for patriotism, if to be beloved… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people. — George Washington Copy Share Image
My own remedy is always to eat, just before I step into bed, a hot roasted onion, if I have a cold. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The Constitution that we have is an excellent one, if we can keep it where it is. — George Washington Copy Share Image
There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics. — George Washington Copy Share Image
If they are good workmen, they may be from Asia, Africa or Europe; they may be Mahometans, Jews or Christians of any… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them. — 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
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 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
The eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises, if happily we are… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all… — 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
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
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
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
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars. — George Washington Copy Share
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
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
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
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
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
A man's intentions should be allowed in some respects to plead for his actions. — George Washington Copy Share
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
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
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
