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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
"Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble."
Tags: Mental health, Fear, Anxiety, Stress, Worry
"Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty."
Tags: Communication, Humility, Respect, Judgment, Conflict resolution
"There is nothing which can better deserve your patronage, than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness"
Tags: Knowledge, Education, Literature, Science, Enlightenment
"Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse"
Tags: Empathy, Compassion, Humanity, Kindness, Selflessness
"It is better to be alone than in bad company"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-reflection, Independence, Self-care, Solitude
"My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth"
Tags: Peace, Conflict resolution, Nonviolence, Pacifism, World peace
"Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected"
Tags: Philosophy, Happiness, Human nature, Ethics, Responsibility
"If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent, we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter"
Tags: Human rights, Liberty, Silence, Oppression, Civil rights
"The constitution is the guide which I never will abandon"
Tags: Dedication, Values, Guidance, Government, Loyalty
"Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company"
Tags: Wisdom, Integrity, Influence, Values, Friendship
"We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of profiting by dear-bought experience"
Tags: Personal growth, Self-improvement, Wisdom, Learning, Reflection
"Liberty when it begins to take root is a plant of rapid growth"
Tags: Growth, Freedom, Progress, Human rights, Liberty
"Observe good faith and justice towards all nations cultivate peace and harmony with all"
Tags: Unity, Peace, Justice, Respect, Harmony
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace"
Tags: Peace, Strategy, War, Military, Security
"The harder the conflict the greater the triumph"
Tags: Motivation, Success, Resilience, Perseverance, Determination
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