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
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Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better be alone than in bad company.
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It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.
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Why would the president bring this up? It's a difficult issue, may cause us to have to make a tough vote.
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In time of peace, prepare for war.
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Working on your biceps? Try chopping down a cherry tree.
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The independence and liberty you possess are the work of joint efforts and common dangers, sufferings, and successes.
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It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.
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Even the country's first president chafed at the limits placed on him by the writers of the U.S. Constitution. From the nature of the Constitution, ... I must approve all the parts of a bill, or reject it in toto.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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When one side only of a story is heard and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it insensibly.
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Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
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The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges, if by decency and proprie
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The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the end of all government
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The consciousness of having attempted faithfully to discharge my duty, and the approbation of my Country will be a sufficient recompense for my Services