I never say anything of a man that I have the smallest scruple of saying to him. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men any more than fine feathers make fine birds. — George Washington Copy Share Image
There is no restraining men's tongues or pens when charged with a little vanity. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man — George Washington Copy Share Image
Nothing is too extravagant to expect from men who conceive they are ungratefully and unjustly dealt by. — George Washington Copy Share Image
There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The Commander in Chief directs that Divine service be performed every Sunday at 11 o'clock...It is expected that officers of all ranks… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A hundred thousand men, coming one after another, cannot move a Ton weight; but the united strength of 50 would transport it… — 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
While I reiterate the professions of my dependence upon Heaven... I will observe that... no man who is profligate in his morals...… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action: natural bravery, hope of reward, and fear… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I consider it an indubitable mark of mean-spiritedness and pitiful vanity to court applause from the pen or tongue of man. — George Washington Copy Share Image
My opinion with respect to immigration is, that except of useful mechanics and some particular description of men and professions, there is… — 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
Nowhere does one become more convinced of the strong hold which Freemasonry takes upon the minds and lives of those aging workers… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Ours is a kind of struggle designed, I dare say, by Providence to try the patience, fortitude, and virtue of men. None,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Not all Masons are obligated on the Christian Bible. Masonry is universal and men of every creed are eligible for membership so… — 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
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
Men of real talents in Arms have commonly approved themselves patrons of the liberal arts and friends to the poets, of their… — George Washington Copy Share Image
No compact among men . . . can be pronounced everlasting and inviolable, and if I may so express myself, that no… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Require nothing unreasonable of your officers and men, but see that whatever is required be punctually complied with. Reward and punish every… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Upon the whole I doubt whether the Benefits of opposition to the Constitution opposition to the Constitution will not ultimately be productive… — 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
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
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
Life is always uncertain, and common prudence dictates to every man the necessity of settling his temporal concerns, while it is in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The General hopes and trusts that every officer and man will endeavor to live and act as becomes a Christian soldier defending… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man, that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let vice and immorality of every kind be discouraged as much as possible in your brigade; and, as a chaplain is allowed… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Where is the man to be found who wishes to remain indebted for the defense of his own person and property to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Do not conceive that fine Clothes make fine Men, any more than fine feathers make fine Birds. A plain genteel dress is… — 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… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When Men are irritated, and the Passions inflamed, they fly hastily and cheerfully to Arms; but after the first emotions are over,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Integrity and firmness is all I can promise; these, be the voyage long or short, never shall forsake me though I be… — 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… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A person who is anxious to be a leader of the fashion, or one of the first to follow it, will certainly… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Conscience ... seldom comes to a man's aid while he is in the zenith of health and revelling in pomp and luxury… — 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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