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
wine mean glasses
My manner of living is plain and I do not mean to be put out of it. A glass of wine and a bit of mutton are always ready.
gratitude men blood
Where is the man to be found who wishes to remain indebted for the defense of his own person and property to the exertions, the bravery, and the blood of others, without making one generous effort to repay the debt of honor and gratitude?
government unions efficacy
To the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable.
brave enemy satisfaction
My brave fellows, let no sensation of satisfaction for the triumphs you have gained induce you to insult your fallen enemy. Let no shouting, no clamorous huzzaing increase their mortification. It is sufficient for us that we witness their humiliation. Posterity will huzza for us.
punishment soldier guilt
Should any American soldier be so base and infamous as to injure any Canadian or Indian in his person or property, I do most earnestly enjoin you to bring him to such severe and exemplary punishment, as the enormity of the crime may require. Should it extend to death itself, it shall not be disproportioned to its guilt, at such a time and in such a cause.
blessing whole-family mankind
Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind.
character would-be found
If there was the same propensity in mankind for investigating the motives, as there is for censuring the conduct, of public characters, it would be found that the censure so freely bestowed is oftentimes unmerited and uncharitable.
men say-anything scruples
I never say anything of a man that I have the smallest scruple of saying to him.
sleep speak should
Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop.
friendship friendly answers
Be not forward, but friendly and courteous; the first to salute, hear and answer; and be not pensive when it is time to converse.
guarantees strive can-not
We can not guarantee success, we can strive to deserve it.
hands victory revolutionary-war
Let us therefore rely on the goodness of the cause, and the aid of the supreme Being, in whose hands victory is, to animate and encourage us to great and noble actions.
men religion pillars
In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.
debt debt-by-founding-fathers accumulation
..[Avoid] likewise the accumulation of debt...