Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government. — George Washington Copy Share Image
We must take human nature as we find it, perfection falls not to the share of mortals. — George Washington Copy Share Image
There is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature. — George Washington Copy Share Image
The Arts and Sciences, essential to the prosperity of the State and to the ornament of human life, have a primary claim… — George Washington Copy Share Image
We are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind. — George Washington Copy Share Image
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world… — George Washington Copy Share Image
And you will, by the dignity of your Conduct, afford occasion for Posterity to say, when speaking of the glorious example you… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The thinking part of mankind do not form their judgment from events; and their equity will ever attach equal glory to those… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle... Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good. It is vain to exclaim against the depravity of human nature on this account; the fact is… — George Washington Copy Share
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
