George Washington
George Washington
George Washingtonwas the first President of the United States, the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He presided over the convention that drafted the current United States Constitution and during his lifetime was called the "father of his country"...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionUS President
Date of Birth22 February 1732
CountryUnited States of America
country failure honor
Our country's honor calls upon us for a vigorous and manly exertion; and if we now shamefully fail, we shall become infamous to the whole world.
political littles connections
I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
enemy easy all-time
It is at all times more easy to make enemies than friends.
mistake errors glory
To err is nature, to rectify error is glory.
blessed purpose may
The blessed Religion revealed in the word of God will remain an eternal and awful monument to prove that the best Institution may be abused by human depravity; and that they may even, in some instances be made subservient to the vilest purposes.
honesty supposing-that candor
Honesty is always the best policy.
friendship best-friend intimate-relationships
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few.
war desire defense
If we desire to secure peace...it must be known that we are at all times ready for war.
coffee decision needs
Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process.
way convince one-way
You have only one way to convince others, listen to them.
law rights trials
There was not a member of the Constitutional Convention who had the least objection to what is contended for by the advocates for a Bill of Rights and trial by jury.
ambition destiny europe
The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations to have as little political connection as possible... Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalships, interest, humor, or caprice?... It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.
country office support
In his address of 19 September 1796, given as he prepared to leave office, President George Washington spoke about the importance of morality to the country's well-being: Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. . . . And let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. . . . Can it be that Providence has not connected the permanent felicity of a Nation with its virtue?
vision no-hope
When there is no vision, there is no hope.