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
patience inspiration 4th-of-july
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
soul black sin
Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.
true-friend 4th-of-july patriotic
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
religious heart men
We have abundant reason to rejoice that in this Land the light of truth and reason has triumphed over the power of bigotry and superstition, and that every person may here worship God according to the dictates of his own heart. In this enlightened Age and in this Land of equal liberty it is our boast, that a man's religious tenets will not forfeit the protection of the Laws, nor deprive him of the right of attaining and holding the highest Offices that are known in the United States.
mean wish
We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
spring government liberty
[V]irtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government.
friendship thinking convenience
I can never think of promoting my convenience at the expense of a friend's interest and inclination.
inspirational leadership motivation
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
4th-of-july heart attachment
Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
4th-of-july character mean
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.
inspiration 4th-of-july patriotic
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.
peace war inspiration
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
christian religious differences
Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought to be deprecated. I was in hopes that the enlightened and liberal policy, which has marked the present age, would at least have reconciled Christians of every denomination so far that we should never again see the religious disputes carried to such a pitch as to endanger the peace of society.
religious blessing rights
The liberty enjoyed by the people of these states of worshiping Almighty God agreebly to their conscience, is not only among the choicest of their blessings, but also of their rights.