George Washington

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth…

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks…

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of…

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness…

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all…

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe…

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his…

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected…

We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors…

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder…

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of…

It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system…

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest…

I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the…

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to…