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George Washington Quotes

Biography: George Washington is known for being the first President of the United... more Biography: George Washington is known for being the first President of the United States and a Founding Father. He led the Continental Army to victory during the American Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and set many practices that guide the executive branch. Washington is often called the "Father of His Country." less

"Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy."

Tags: Empathy, Compassion, Ethics, Kindness, Morality

"Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive."

Tags: Communication, Time management, Efficiency, Business, Clarity

"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible."

Tags: Leadership, Spirituality, Faith, Morality, Values

"Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair. The rest is in the hands of God."

Tags: Inspiration, Wisdom, Leadership, Faith, Integrity

"To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country."

Tags: Creativity, Responsibility, Literature, Culture, Patriotism

"The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves."

Tags: Freedom, Independence, Sacrifice, Liberty, Patriotism

"Truth will ultimately prevail where there are plans taken to bring it to light."

Tags: Truth, Ethics, Integrity, Honesty, Persistence

"The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government."

Tags: Government, Democracy, Civic duty, Self-governance, Political system

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

Tags: Freedom, Liberty, Political philosophy, Tyranny, Authoritarianism

"A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool."

Tags: Wisdom, Love, Relationships, Happiness, Contentment

"If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst."

Tags: Wisdom, Adversity, Planning, Caution, Preparation

"Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."

Tags: Empowerment, Growth, Freedom, Progress, Independence

"Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice."

Tags: Honesty, Injustice, Currency, Monetary policy, Fraud

"The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained."

Tags: Morality, Righteousness

"Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength."

Tags: Motivation, Perseverance, Strength, Spirituality, Faith