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We beseech [God] to pardon our national and other transgressions ...
— George Washington
Government is at best a petulant servant and at worst a tyrannical master.
— George Washington
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
— George Washington
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
— George Washington
I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.
— George Washington
It is not the mere study of the Law, but to become eminent in the profession of it, which is to yield honor and profit.
— George Washington
A natural parent has only two things principally to consider, the improvement of his son, and the finances to do it with.
— George Washington
My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.
— George Washington
If Christ were here now there is one thing he would not be
a Christian. Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain", American author and humorist — George Washington
a Christian. Samuel Clemens "Mark Twain", American author and humorist — George Washington
I don't want anybody suspecting I am some sheep and part of the Washington D.C. establishment.
— George Nethercutt
Most presidents come to Washington bright as freshly minted dimes and leave much diminished.
— George Will
I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
— George Washington
The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all.
— George Washington
Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.
— George Washington
If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
— George Washington
The United States enjoy a scene of prosperity and tranquility under the new government that could hardly have been hoped for.
— George Washington
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of republican government.
— George Washington
The pure and benign light of revelation has had a meliorating influence on mankind.
— George Washington
Our country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world.
— George Washington
And please don't call me that.
I didn't call you 'that', I called you George Washington. — Trenton Lee Stewart
I didn't call you 'that', I called you George Washington. — Trenton Lee Stewart
It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.
— George Washington
Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.
— George Washington
The government of the United States is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion.
— George Washington
Let me ask you, sir, when is the time for brave men to exert themselves in the cause of liberty and their country, if this is not?
— George Washington
Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable.
— George Washington
Serious misfortunes, originating in misrepresentation, frequently flow and spread before they can be dissipated by truth.
— George Washington
Every day the increasing weight of years admonishes me more and more, that the shade of retirement is as necessary to me as it will be welcome.
— George Washington
Let thy carriage be such as becomes a man grave settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not, at every turn, what others say.
— George Washington
To secure respect to a neutral flag requires a naval force organized and ready to vindicate it from insult or aggression.
— George Washington
Take care of the waste on the farm and turn it into useful channels' should be the slogan of every farmer.
— George Washington
The benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed.
— George Washington
No man has a more perfect reliance on the alwise and powerful dispensations
of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks His aid more necessary. — George Washington
of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks His aid more necessary. — George Washington
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
— George Washington
Thirteen sovereignties pulling against each other and all tugging at the federal head, will soon bring ruin on the whole.
— George Washington
I am just going. Have me decently buried; and do not let my body be put into the Vault in less than three days after I am dead ... Tis well.
— George Washington
I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.
— George Washington
In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
— George Washington
The situation of the general government, if it can be called a government, is shaken to its foundation, and liable to be overturned by every blast.
— George Washington
Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books ...
— George Washington Carver
They'd drink like men, like their fathers and uncles, like George fucking Washington ...
— Claire Vaye Watkins
Most people search high and wide for the key to success. If they only knew, the key to their dreams lies within.
— George Washington Carver
My aim has been ... to keep the United States ... independent of all and under the influence of none.
— George Washington
Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.
— George Washington
Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it and never be satisfied.
— George Washington Carver
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Marshall, all big men, and strong in every sense, deferred to him.
— Mark David Ledbetter
To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be bad.
— George Washington
There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily
— George Washington
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
— George Washington
Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man
— George Washington
Be courteous to all, but personal with number of, and allow those couple be perfectly attempted ahead of you provide them with your self-assurance.
— George Washington
I'm glad to know that we do have political leaders that believe in God, and that has been true from the days of George Washington.
— Billy Graham
It is one of the evils of democratical governments, that the people, not always seeing and frequently misled, must often feel before they can act.
— George Washington
...American history can be told and retold, claimed and reclaimed, even by people who don't look like George Washington and Betsy Ross.
— Jeremy McCarter
I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.
— George Washington
It was Plutarch, you know, and nothing intrinsically American that prevented George Washington being a King ...
— H.G.Wells
To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country.
— George Washington
To the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable.
— George Washington
The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint efforts and common dangers, sufferings, and successes.
— George Washington
Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action: natural bravery, hope of reward, and fear of punishment.
— George Washington
To persevere in one's duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny
— George Washington
He [George Washington Cable] has taught me to abhor and detest the Sabbath day and hunt up new and troublesome ways to dishonor it.
— Mark Twain
The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
— George Washington
No taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant.
— George Washington
Let us rejoice at the many unexplored fields in which there is unlimited fame and fortune to the successful explorer ...
— George Washington Carver
George Washington became an official surveyor for Culpepper County at seventeen and a commissioned major in the militia at twenty;
— Jennifer Senior
We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
— George Washington
Because of this ever increasing discernment of the true Mason he/she will find more efficient ways to apply brotherly love, relief and truth.
— George Washington
Refrain from drink which is the source of all evil-and the ruin of half the workmen in this Country.
— George Washington
President George Washington used to wear a wig and make-up. I mean, c'mon, if he could do it, I can do it.
— Nikki Sixx
Do what you can, with what you have and do it now!
— George Washington Carver
[T]he foundation of a great Empire is laid, and I please myself with a persuasion, that Providence will not leave its work imperfect.
— George Washington
Nothing is too extravagant to expect from men who conceive they are ungratefully and unjustly dealt by.
— George Washington
Occupants of public offices love power and are prone to abuse it.
— George Washington
Remember, officers and soldiers, that you are fighting for the blessings of liberty.
— George Washington
From thinking proceeds speaking; thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous!
— George Washington
When one side only of a story is heard and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it insensibly.
— George Washington
Military arrangement, and movements in consequence, like the mechanism of a clock, will be imperfectand disordered by the want of a part.
— George Washington
Patience is a noble virtue, and, when rightly exercised, does not fail of its reward.
— George Washington
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 just a person.
— Benjamin Walker
Paper money will invariably operate in the body of politics as spirit liquors on the human body. They prey on the vitals and ultimately destroy them
— George Washington
All my life I have risen regularly at four o'clock and have gone into the woods and talked to God. There He gives me my orders for the day.
— George Washington Carver
[It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one.
— George Washington
[T]here is no truth more thoroughly established, than that there exists ... an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness.
— George Washington
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
— George Washington
The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.
— George Washington
George Washington sets the nation on its democratic path. Abraham Lincoln preserves it. Franklin Roosevelt sees the nation through depression and war.
— Robert Dallek
The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principle of private morality.
— George Washington
A half-starved limping government, always moving upon crutches and tottering at every step ...
— George Washington
A people ... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.
— George Washington
Since the death of my father four years ago, our lives have become difficult, and I must help my family.
— George Washington
I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.
— George Washington
Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
— George Washington
[Speaking of Chinese president Sun Yat-sen] ... combined Benjamin Franklin and George Washington of China.
— Calvin Coolidge
Be not forward, but friendly and courteous; the first to salute, hear and answer; and be not pensive when it is time to converse.
— George Washington
System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
— George Washington
Give not advice without being asked, and when desired, do it briefly.
— George Washington
Nobody used to look at George Washington, with his wooden teeth, in his powdered wig, and say, Fashion Victim.
— Chuck Palahniuk
Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.
— George Washington Carver