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 propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which… — George Washington Copy Share Image
There exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order:… — George Washington Copy Share Image
An army formed of good officers moves like clockwork; but there is no situation upon earth less enviable, nor more distressing, than… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this… — 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
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
The propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregard the eternal rules of order and right which… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Harmony, liberal intercourse with all Nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest. But even our Commercial policy should hold an equal… — 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
To me, it appears no unjust simile to compare the affairs of this great Continent to the mechanism of a clock, each… — 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
