The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I had rather be in my grave than in my present situation, I had rather be on my farm than be emperor… — 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
As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part,… — 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
We must never despair; our situation has been compromising before, and it has changed for the better; so I trust it will… — 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
