No compact among men . . . can be pronounced everlasting and inviolable, and if I may so express myself, that no… — George Washington Copy Share Image
For myself the delay [in assuming the office of the President] may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I only wish, while I am a servant of the public, to know the will of my masters, that I may govern… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Why should I expect to be exempt from censure; the unfailing lot of an elevated station? My Heart tells me it has… — 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
“...if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent. — George Washington Copy Share Image
But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Should any American soldier be so base and infamous as to injure any Canadian or Indian in his person or property, I… — 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
Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy. — George Washington Copy Share Image
However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The wishes of the people, seldom founded in deep disquisitions, or resulting from other reasonings than their present feelings, may not entirely… — 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
Oh, eternal and everlasting God, direct my thoughts, words and work. Wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It rarely happens otherwise than that a thorough-faced coquette dies in celibacy, as a punishment for her attempts to mislead others, by… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When once the woman has tempted us, and we have tasted the forbidden fruit, there is no such thing as checking our… — George Washington Copy Share Image
To each of my Nephews, William Augustine Washington, George Lewis, George Steptoe Washington, Bushrod Washington, and Samuel Washington, I give one of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable. — George Washington Copy Share Image
I use no Porter ... in my family, but such as is made in America: both these articles may now be purchased… — George Washington Copy Share Image
..avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Men are very apt to run into extremes, hatred to England may carry come into an excess of Confidence in France... I… — George Washington Copy Share Image
To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently… — 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
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