12 Quotes by George Washington

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775–1783, and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. The unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States (1789–1797), Washington presided over the creation of a strong, well-financed national government that stayed neutral in the wars raging in Europe, suppressed rebellion and won acceptance among Americans of all types. His leadership style established many forms and rituals of government that have been used ever since, such as using a cabinet system and delivering an inaugural address. Washington is universally regarded as the "Father of our country". [source: wikipedia]

12 Quotes by George Washington

1. Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
   
   
2. Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
   
   
3. Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
   
   
4. Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
   
   
5. Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance; they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.
   
   
6. I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery.
   
   
7. Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
   
   
8. Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
   
   
9. I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.
   
   
10. 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.
    
    
11. If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
    
    
12. Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
    

BONUS

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.

BONUS BONUS

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