Country Quote by Richard Brookhiser

“It was Plutarch, you know, and nothing intrinsically American that prevented George Washington being a King...”

— H.G. Wells

“It is worthy to note, that the early popularity of Washington was not the result of brilliant achievement nor signal success; on the contrary,…

— Washington Irving

“While the folks at home embraced him as an improbable hero, Washington was denigrated in England as a reckless young warrior and in France…

— Ron Chernow

“But the days of true heroism are over, when a citizen fought for his country like a Fabricius or a Washington, and then returned…

— Mary Wollstonecraft

“Until Washington crossed the Delaware, the triumph of the old order seemed inevitable. Thereafter, things would never be the same again.”

— David Hackett Fischer

WASHINGTONIAN, n. A Potomac tribesman who exchanged the privilege of governing himself for the advantage of good government. In justice to him it should…

— Ambrose Bierce

WASHINGTONIAN, n. A Potomac tribesman who exchanged the privilege of governing himself for the advantage of good government. In justice to him it should…

— Ambrose Bierce

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

History offers examples of winning in diplomacy after losing in war.

— Shigeru Yoshida

“He won the Civil War for the North, and re-established the Union which today has grown into the vastest consolidated power since the fall…

— J.F.C. Fuller

George Washington had a tough second term.

— William Safire

“This restoration was preceded by a long period of preparation. The Pilgrims and other Europeans were inspired to find this American haven of refuge…

— Spencer W. Kimball