Let me live according to those holy rules which Thou hast this day prescribed in Thy Holy Word...direct me to the true… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I cannot conceive a rank more honorable, than that which flows from the uncorrupted choice of a brave and free people, the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, are justly considered as deeply,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty, teeth and keystone under independence. The church,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Let no one go hungry away. If any of the kind of people should be in want of corn, supply their necessities,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The unity of government which constitutes you one people is also now dear to you. It is justly so, for it is… — George Washington Copy Share Image
However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It is too probable that no plan we propose will be adopted. Perhaps another dreadful conflict is to be sustained. If, to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
One of the difficulties in bringing about change in an organization is that you must do so through the persons who have… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I am sure that never was a people, who had more reason to acknowledge a Divine interposition in their affairs, than those… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The scheme, my dear Marqs. which you propose as a precedent, to encourage the emancipation of the black people of this Country… — George Washington Copy Share Image
When Men are irritated, and the Passions inflamed, they fly hastily and cheerfully to Arms; but after the first emotions are over,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
You will permit me to say, that a greater drama is now acting on this theatre than has heretofore been brought on… — 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
Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people's liberty teeth and keystone under independence… From the… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I rejoice that liberty . . . now finds an asylum in the bosom of a regularly organized government; a government, which,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Your late purchase of an estate in the colony of Cayenne, with a view to emancipating the slaves on it, is a… — 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
If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from… — George Washington Copy Share Image
To the security of a free Constitution it [knowledge] contributes in various ways: by teaching the people themselves to know and to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and… — 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
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