Opinion Quotes by George Washington

In disputes, be not so desirous to overcome as to not give liberty to each one to deliver his opinion and submit…

— George Washington

“One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.”

— George Washington

One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and first in…

— George Washington

My opinion with respect to immigration is, that except of useful mechanics and some particular description of men and professions, there is…

— George Washington

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right to intermeddle in the internal concerns of…

— George Washington

It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of…

— George Washington

I have often expressed my sentiments, that every man, conducting himself as a good citizen, and being accountable to God alone for…

— George Washington

Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. In proportion as the structure of a…

— George Washington

I wish the constitution, which is offered, had been made more perfect; but I sincerely believe it is the best that could…

— George Washington

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.…

— George Washington

There is an opinion that parties in free countries are useful checks upon the administration of the government, and serve to keep…

— George Washington

If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it…

— George Washington

I never did, nor do I believe I ever shall, give advice to a woman who is setting out on a matrimonial…

— George Washington

I assure you very explicitly, that in my opinion the conscientious scruples of all men should be treated with great delicacy and…

— George Washington

Like a young heir, come a little prematurely to a large inheritance, we shall wanton and run riot until we have brought…

— George Washington

Differences in political opinions are as unavoidable as, to a certain point, they may perhaps be necessary; but it is exceedingly to…

— George Washington

The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this…

— George Washington

Character enough of an opposite description ... My opinion is ... that you could as soon scrub the blackamore white, as to…

— George Washington