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
fashion sorry army
When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing - a vice little known heretofore in the American army - is growing into fashion. Let the men and officers reflect "that we can not hope for the blessing of heaven on our army if we insult it by our impiety and folly."
spring party heart
One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings, which spring from these misrepresentations; they tend to render alien to each other those, who ought to be bound together by fraternal affection.
rights government long
Human rights can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of degenerating into a monarchy, an oligarchy, an aristocracy, or any despotic or oppresive form so long as there is any virtue in the body of the people.
may fruit seduction
When once the woman has tempted us, and we have tasted the forbidden fruit, there is no such thing as checking our appetites, whatever the consequences may be.
truth honesty men
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof. Speak no evil of the absent, for it is unjust. Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth, and pursue it steadily. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation.
navy submarines force
Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive.
religious religion desert
Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ?
people banking may
A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce, who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve almost anything.
4th-of-july political may
I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.
inspirational life religious
..the establishment of Civil and Religious Liberty was the Motive that induced me to the field of battle.
fighting blessing soldier
Remember, officers and soldiers, that you are fighting for the blessings of liberty.
country ambition views
It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence may be co-extensive with the world, and stamp political happiness or misery on ages yet unborn.
shapes beast american-indian
Indians and wolves are both beasts of prey, tho' they differ in shape.
peace war 4th-of-july
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.