As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness by reasonable compact in civil… — 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
We are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science… — George Washington Copy Share Image
To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
It will at least be a recommendation to the proposed constitution that it is provided with more checks and barriers against the… — 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
Peace with all the world is my sincere wish. I am sure it is our true policy, and am persuaded it is… — George Washington Copy Share Image
A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step... — George Washington Copy Share Image
The necessity of reciprocal checks in the exercise of political power, by dividing and distributing it into different depositories, and constituting each… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government, I have considered the first arrangement of the judicial department… — 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... deeply, ...finally,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
My policy has been, and will continue to be, while I have the honor to remain in the administration of the government,… — George Washington Copy Share Image
For myself the delay [in assuming the office of the President] may be compared with a reprieve; for in confidence I assure… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred, or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“...overgrown military establishments, which, under any form of government, are inauspicious to liberty, and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile… — George Washington Copy Share Image
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force...Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. — George Washington Copy Share Image
If we mean to support the liberty and independence which has cost us so much blood and treasure to establish, we must… — George Washington Copy Share Image
The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish government presupposes the duty of every individual to… — George Washington Copy Share Image
“The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.” — George Washington Copy Share Image
While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support. — George Washington Copy Share Image
Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics. — George Washington Copy Share Image
In politics as in religion, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I go to the chair of government with feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of… — 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
