I consider it an indubitable mark of mean-spiritedness and pitiful vanity to court applause from the pen or tongue of man. George Washington More Quotes by George Washington More Quotes From George Washington There was not a member of the Constitutional Convention who had the least objection to what is contended for by the advocates for a Bill of Rights and trial by jury. George Washington trials rights law 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." George Washington army fashion sorry The arrows of malevolence ... however barbed and well pointed, never can reach the most vulnerable part of me; though, whilst I am up as a mark, they will be continually aimed. George Washington arrows mark vulnerable Sleep not when others speak, sit not when others stand, speak not when you should hold your peace, walk not when others stop. George Washington speak should sleep O most glorious God ... Direct my thoughts, words and work, wash away my sins in the immaculate blood of the Lamb, and purge my heart by thy Holy Spirit.... Daily frame me more and more into the likeness of thy Son Jesus Christ.... Thou gavest thy Son to die for me, and hast given me assurance of salvation. George Washington heart son jesus There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily George Washington freedom truth knowledge I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. George Washington affair constitution honesty All see, and most admire, the glare which hovers round the external happiness of elevated office. George Washington glare admire office The friendship I have conceived will not be impaired by absence; but it may be no unpleasing circumstance to brighten the chain by a renewal of the covenant. George Washington covenant may friendship Discipline is the soul of an army. George Washington discipline army soul Though, when a people shall have become incapable of governing themselves and fit for a master, it is of little consequence from what quarter he comes. George Washington voting littles people We ought to deprecate the hazard attending ardent and susceptible minds, from being too strongly, and too early prepossessed in favor of other political systems, before they are capable of appreciating their own. George Washington appreciate political education Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us. George Washington all-time resources providence To every description of citizens, let praise be given. but let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution of the United States. Let them cherish it, too, for the sake of those who, from every clime, are daily seeking a dwelling in our land. George Washington united-states land dwelling May 12-13: Sowed Hemp at Muddy hole by Swamp. August 7: Began to separate the Male from the Female at Do - rather too late. George Washington males female august Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience. George Washington 4th-of-july fire integrity Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty. George Washington argument modesty humble The necessity of reciprocal checks in the exercise of political power, by dividing and distributing it into different depositories, and constituting each the guardian of the public weal against invasions by the others, has been evinced by experiments ancient and modern, some of them in our country and under our own eyes. George Washington eye exercise country Where is the security for property, for reputation, for life, if the sense of religious obligation deserts the oaths . . . ? George Washington desert religious religion A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. George Washington true-friend patriotic 4th-of-july
