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American Revolution Quotes by George Washington
- Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under…
- Happy, thrice happy shall they be pronounced hereafter, who have contributed any thing, who have performed the meanest office in erecting this stupendous fabrick of…
- It is yet to be decided whether the Revolution must ultimately be considered as a blessing or a curse: a blessing or a curse, not…
- [T]he hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and…
- Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!
- I am now . . . on a subject, which fills me with inexpressible concern . . . . But as it has been a…
- I dare say the men would fight very well if properly officered, although they are an exceedingly dirty and nasty people.
- The Army, as usual, are without pay; and a great part of the soldiery without shirts; and though the patience of them is equally threadbare,…
- To cash paid for saddlery, a letter case, maps, glasses, etc etc etc. for the use of my Command: 29 pounds 13 shillings and sixpence...…
- The Stamp Act imposed on the colonies by the Parliament of Great Britain is an ill-judged measure. Parliament has no right to put its hands…
- A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step...
- The States separately have very inadequate ideas of the present danger. Party disputes and personal quarrels are the great business of the day, whilst the…
- Even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror.
- The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.
- Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
- Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
- No Man has a more perfect reliance on the all-wise and powerful dispensations of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks his aid more…
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- What a glorious morning this is! — Samuel Adams
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- The Sun never shined on a cause of greater worth. — Thomas Paine
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