[Avoid] likewise the accumulation of debt. George Washington More Quotes by George Washington More Quotes From George Washington Merit rarely goes unrewarded. George Washington merit I can bear to hear of imputed or real errors. The man who wishes to stand well in the opinion of others must do this; because he is thereby enabled to correct his faults, or remove prejudices which are imbibed against him. George Washington errors real men Facts may speak for themselves. George Washington speak may facts Nothing short of self-respect and that justice which is essential to a national character ought to involve us in war. George Washington self character war If we remain one people, under an efficient government, the period is not far off when we may defy material injury from external annoyance; when we may take such an attitude as will cause the neutrality we may at any time resolve upon to be scrupulously respected; when belligerent nations, under the impossibility of making acquisitions upon us, will not lightly hazard the giving us provocation; when we may choose peace or war, as our interest, guided by justice, shall counsel. George Washington government attitude war It will at least be a recommendation to the proposed constitution that it is provided with more checks and barriers against the introduction of tyranny, and those of a nature less liable to be surmounted, than any government hitherto instituted among mortals hath possessed. George Washington checks constitution government Your late purchase of an estate in the colony of Cayenne, with a view to emancipating the slaves on it, is a generous and noble proof of your humanity. Would to God a like spirit would diffuse itself generally into the minds of the people of this country; but I despair of seeing it. George Washington views country people I never say anything of a man that I have the smallest scruple of saying to him. George Washington scruples say-anything men 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. George Washington would-be found character Let us impart all the blessings we possess, or ask for ourselves, to the whole family of mankind. George Washington whole-family mankind blessing I wish from my soul that the legislature of this State could see the policy of a gradual Abolition of Slavery. George Washington abolition-of-slavery soul wish 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. George Washington satisfaction brave enemy The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance. George Washington sanctions government giving To the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable. George Washington efficacy unions government 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? George Washington gratitude men blood The scheme, my dear Marqs. which you propose as a precedent, to encourage the emancipation of the black people of this Country from that state of Bondage in wch. they are held, is a striking evidence of the benevolence of your Heart. I shall be happy to join you in so laudable a work. George Washington heart country people ... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed. George Washington army strong use The aggregate happiness of the society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous policy, is, or ought to be, the end of all government . . . . George Washington liberty government practice The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations. George Washington gratitude hands religion There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. George Washington rewards unions politics
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