Black Quote by Ray Stannard Baker

In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous.

— Marquis de Lafayette

He is the purest figure in history. About George Washington

— William E. Gladstone

More than all, and above all, [George] Washington was master of himself. If there be one quality more than another in his character which…

— Charles Francis Adams, Sr

Even though these are different times, right now we are particularly thinking about what is leadership, and Washington's qualities are as needed today as…

— Igor Babailov

Washington's birthday is worthy of celebration - he is one of the greatest men in history. But Washington himself would likely have seen celebration…

— Ben Shapiro

Gentlemen, the character of Washington is among the most cherished contemplations of my life. It is a fixed star in the firmament of great…

— Daniel Webster

You think of George Washington, this man who was larger than life, and in some ways he was. But at the same time, he's…

— Benjamin Walker

First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen, President George Washington was second to none in humble and…

— Henry Lee III

From the hindsight of history George Washington seems larger than life, more statuesque than man. Too bad! Washington's greatness as a leader was courage…

— John Baldoni

Whoever would understand the character of Washington, in all its compass and grandeur, must learn it from his own writings, and from a complete…

— Jared Sparks

Americans need a reminder on why Washington is the greatest leader of the modern world and an exemplar for anyone who is in charge…

— Jake Auchincloss

I think there's no doubt that George Washington was the most important American to this time.

— Kevin Gutzman