Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government. George Washington More Quotes by George Washington More Quotes From George Washington The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. George Washington patriotic4th-of-julyfreedom Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable. George Washington healthymaymorning The prospect, that a good general government will in all human probability be soon established in America, affords me more substantial satisfaction; than I have ever before derived from any political event. Because there is a rational ground for believing that not only the happiness of my own countrymen, but that of mankind in general, will be promoted by it. George Washington governmentbelieveamerica Among the many interesting objects which will engage your attention that of providing for the common defense will merit particular regard. To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. George Washington warmeaninteresting Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. George Washington 4th-of-julymilitarywar There is no practice more dangerous than that of borrowing money George Washington borrowing-moneydangerouspractice At a distance from the theatre of action, truth is not always related without embellishment, and sometimes is entirely perverted, from a misconception of the causes which produce the effects that are the subjects of censure. George Washington distancetruthaction When one side only of a story is heard and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it insensibly. George Washington presidentstoriesmind Speak not evil of the absent for it is unjust. George Washington unjustspeakevil Among many other weighty objections to the Measure, it has been suggested, that it has a tendency to introduce religious disputes into the Army, which above all things should be avoided, and in many instances would compel men to a mode of Worship which they do not profess. George Washington armyreligiousmen Your love of liberty -- your respect for the laws -- your habits of industry -- and your practice of the moral and religious obligations, are the strongest claims to national and individual happiness. George Washington individual-happinessreligiouslaw My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. George Washington mothers-daymombeautiful We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government it's surest support. George Washington 4th-of-julyreligiouschristian No pecuniary consideration is more urgent, than the regular redemption and discharge of the public debt: on none can delay be more injurious, or an economy of time more valuable. George Washington redemptiondelaypresident Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy. George Washington gladmayenemy When there is no vision, there is no hope. George Washington no-hopevision Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. George Washington carefulbe-carefulpromise If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. George Washington moneypowerfulpeace Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. George Washington 4th-of-julywarpeace To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones. George Washington debtpayway
