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
simple bible-reading secret
The secret of my success? It is simple. It is found in the Bible.
encouragement creativity creative
Since new developments are the products of a creative mind, we must therefore stimulate and encourage that type of mind in every way possible.
educational self discovery
I know of nothing more inspiring than that of making discoveries for ones self.
nature book fall
Reading about nature is fine, but if a person walks in the woods and listens carefully, he can learn more than what is in books, for they speak with the voice of God.
educational leaving african-american
No individual has any right to come into the world and go out of it without leaving behind him distinct and legitimate reasons for having passed through it.
education teacher freedom
Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.
hater fear roots
Fear of something is at the root of hate for others, and hate within will eventually destroy the hater.
giving-up flower love-you
Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough. Not only have I found that when I talk to the little flower or to the little peanut they will give up their secrets, but I have found that when I silently commune with people they give up their secrets also – if you love them enough.
real believe sleep
As I worked on projects which fulfilled a real human need forces were working through me which amazed me. I would often go to sleep with an apparently insoluble problem. When I woke the answer was there. Why, then, should we who believe in Christ be so surprised at what God can do with a willing man in a laboratory? Some things must be baffling to the critic who has never been born again.
real hate white
When our thoughts - which bring actions - are filled with hate against anyone, Negro or white, we are in a living hell. That is as real as hell will ever be.
love god nature
I love to think of nature as an unlimited broadcasting station, through which God speaks to us every hour, if we will only tune in.
dream lying teaching
Most people search high and wide for the key to success. If they only knew, the key to their dreams lies within.
god destiny size
When I was young, I said to God, 'God, tell me the mystery of the universe.' But God answered, 'That knowledge is for me alone.' So I said, 'God, tell me the mystery of the peanut.' Then God said, 'Well George, that's more nearly your size.' And he told me.
inspirational leadership hope
Where there is no vision, there is no hope.