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Firsts Quotes by George Washington
- [Let] the poor the needy and oppressed of the Earth, and those who want Land, resort to the fertile lands of our western country, the…
- Our conflict is not likely to cease so soon as every good man would wish. The measure of iniquity is not yet filled; and unless…
- The establishment of our new Government seemed to be the last great experiment for promoting human happiness by reasonable compact in civil society. It was…
- [T]he first transactions of a nation, like those of an individual upon his first entrance into life make the deepest impression, and are to form…
- What is most important of this grand experiment, the United States? Not the election of the first president but the election of its second president.…
- When Men are irritated, and the Passions inflamed, they fly hastily and cheerfully to Arms; but after the first emotions are over, to expect, among…
- Like a young heir, come a little prematurely to a large inheritance, we shall wanton and run riot until we have brought our reputation to…
- As I have heard, since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this early opportunity of…
- Good moral character is the first essential in a man.
- I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.
- One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of…
- As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent, it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents…
- A good moral character is the first essential. It is highly important not only to be learned but to be virtuous.
- Require nothing unreasonable of your officers and men, but see that whatever is required be punctually complied with. Reward and punish every man according to…
- Even the country's first president chafed at the limits placed on him by the writers of the U.S. Constitution. From the nature of the Constitution,…
- My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
- Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by…
- To point out the importance of circumspection in your conduct, it may be proper to observe that a good moral character is the first essential…
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