“One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.” — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and first in… — 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
The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this… — 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
I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right to intermeddle in the internal concerns of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I wish the constitution, which is offered, had been made more perfect; but I sincerely believe it is the best that could… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I assure you very explicitly, that in my opinion the conscientious scruples of all men should be treated with great delicacy and… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Like a young heir, come a little prematurely to a large inheritance, we shall wanton and run riot until we have brought… — George Washington Copy Share Image
One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.… — 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
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
I never did, nor do I believe I ever shall, give advice to a woman who is setting out on a matrimonial… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Differences in political opinions are as unavoidable as, to a certain point, they may perhaps be necessary; but it is exceedingly to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I have often expressed my sentiments, that every man, conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Character enough of an opposite description ... My opinion is ... that you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to… — 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
