Among the many interesting objects which will engage your attention that of providing for the common defense will merit particular regard. To… — George Washington Copy Share Image
While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The power under the Constitution will always be in the people. It is entrusted for certain defined purposes, and for a certain… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible. Do not ever let anyone claim to be a… — George Washington Copy Share Image
In a word, if this country can steer clear of European politics, stand firm on its bottom, and be wise and temperate… — George Washington Copy Share Image
But if the laws are to be so trampled upon with impunity, and a minority is to dictate to the majority, there… — 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
Excessive partiality for one foreign nation and excessive dislike of another cause those whom they actuate to see danger only on one… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration,… — 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
