George Washington Quotes - Page 11

• Speak not evil of the absent for it is unjust.

  George Washington

  Evil, Unjust, Speak

  George Washington, Jared Sparks (1834). “The Writings of George Washington: pt. I. Official letters relating to the French war, and private letters before the American revolution: March, 1754-May, 1775”, p.415

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• 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

  Soul, Black, Sin

  George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1756). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.60

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• In politics as in religion, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most others, is to be honest and just ourselves and to exact it from others, meddling as little as possible in their affairs where our own are not involved. If this maxim was generally adopted, wars would cease and our swords would soon be converted into reap hooks and our harvests be more peaceful, abundant, and happy.

  George Washington

  War, Simple, Justice

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• It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence may be co-extensive with the world, and stamp political happiness or misery on ages yet unborn.

  George Washington

  Country, Ambition, Views

  George Washington (1855). “Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious”, p.63

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• Like as a wise man in time of peace prepares for war.

  George Washington

  War, President

  "The Satires". Book by Horace, II. 2. 111,

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• Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly of misspending time.

  George Washington

  Time, Too Late, May

  George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1792). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.408

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• The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.

  George Washington

  Political, Liberty, Connections

  George Washington, J. M. Williams (1800). “Washington's political legacies: To which is annexed an appendix, containing an account of his illness, death, and the national tributes of respect paid to his memory, with a biographical outline of his life and character”, p.90

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• Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us.

  George Washington

  Resources, Providence, All Time

  George Washington (1837). “The Writings of George Washington: pt. V. Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses”, p.403

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• The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance.

  George Washington

  Government, Giving, Sanctions

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• 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 contradicting the first, and of assuring you, that I have not as yet composed the latter. But by the All-Powerful Dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!

  George Washington

  Horse, Powerful, Opportunity

  Washington Irving, George Washington (1904). “Life of George Washington”

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• A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

  George Washington

  True Friend, 4th Of July, Patriotic

  George Washington, Stephen Lucas (1999). “The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot”, p.39, Rowman & Littlefield

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• Discipline is the soul of an army.

  George Washington

  Army, Discipline, Soul

  George Washington, Stephen Lucas (1999). “The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot”, p.24, Rowman & Littlefield

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• 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 whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.

  George Washington

  Farewell, August, Order

  George Washington, William Jackson (1838). “Monuments of Washington's Patriotism: Containing a Fac Simile of His Publick Accounts Kept During the Revolutionary War; and Some of the Most Interesting Documents Connected with His Military Command and Civil Administration; Embracing, Among Others, the Farewell Address to the People of the United States”, p.9

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• Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive.

  George Washington

  Navy, Submarines, Force

  George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1782). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.341

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• Among the many interesting objects which will engage your attention that of providing for the common defense will merit particular regard. To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

  George Washington

  War, Mean, Interesting

  George Washington (1849). “Lives of the heroes of the American Revolution: comprising the lives of Washington and his generals and officers who were the most distinguished in the War of the Independence of the U. S. A. : also embracing The Declaration of Independence and signers' names, The Constitution of the United States and amendments...together with the inaugural, first annual and farewell addresses of Washington”, p.333

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• My first wish is, to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements, and exercising them, for the destruction of mankind.

  George Washington

  Peace, War, 4th Of July

  "Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious".

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• May the children of the stock of Abraham who dwell in this land continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants-while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree and there shall be none to make him afraid. May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.

  George Washington

  Children, Father, Light

  George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1792). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.93

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• Government being, among other purposes, instituted to protect the consciences of men from oppression, it certainly is the duty of Rulers, not only to abstain from it themselves, but according to their stations, to prevent it in others.

  George Washington

  Men, Atheism, Purpose

  George Washington (1837). “The writings of George Washington: being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes, and illustrations”, p.168

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• In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

  George Washington

  Men, Religion, Pillars

  George Washington, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington) (1847). “Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America: Published in September, 1796”, p.9

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• One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

  George Washington

  Party, Opinion, Influence

  George Washington, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington) (1847). “Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America: Published in September, 1796”, p.6

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• Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the rooting out of slavery can perpetuate the existence of our union, by consolidating it in a common bond of principle.

  George Washington

  Principles, Slavery, Unions

  "Retrospections of America, 1797 - 1811". Book by John Bernard, p. 91, 1887.

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• To rectify past blunders is impossible, but we might profit by the experience of them.

  George Washington

  Past, Experience, Might

  George Washington, Stephen Lucas (1999). “The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot”, p.32, Rowman & Littlefield

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• If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.

  George Washington

  Peace, Money, Powerful

  George Washington (1837). “Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses”, p.38

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• Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.

  George Washington

  Humble, Modesty, Argument

  George Washington, Jared Sparks (1834). “The Writings of George Washington: Being His Correspondence, Addresses, Messages, and Other Papers, Official and Private, Selected and Published from the Original Manuscripts”, p.412

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• A natural parent has only two things principally to consider, the improvement of his son, and the finances to do it with.

  George Washington

  Son, Two, Parent

  George Washington (1908). “Letters and Addresses,”

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