Submit your sentiments with diffidence. A dictatorial style, though it may carry conviction, is always accompanied with disgust. George Washington More Quotes by George Washington More Quotes From George Washington All combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, control, counteract, or awe the regular deliberation and action of the constituted authorities, are destructive of this fundamental principle, and of fatal tendency. They serve to organize faction, to give it an artificial and extraordinary force; to put, in the place of the delegated will of the nation the will of a party, often a small but artful and enterprising minority of the community. George Washington party real character My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her. 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George Washington gains accomplishment integrity Against the insidious wiles of foreign influence, (I conjure you to believe me fellow citizens) the jealousy of a free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican Government. George Washington government believe people If the minority, and a small one too, is suffered to dictate to the majority, after measures have undergone the most solemn discussions by the representatives of the people, and their will through this medium is enacted into a law, there can be no security for life, liberty, or property; nor, if the laws are not to govern, can any man know how to conduct himself in safety. George Washington law men people Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man George Washington agriculture employment men It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones. George Washington indifferent good-man men Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. George Washington inspiration war peace [The spirit of party] opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which finds a facilitated access to the government itself through the channels of party passions. George Washington passion party government The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury. George Washington treasury lasts government We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience. To enveigh against things that are past and irremediable, is unpleasing; but to steer clear of the shelves and rocks we have struck upon, is the part of wisdom, equally as incumbent on political as other men, who have their own little bark, or that of others, to navigate through the intricate paths of life, or the trackless ocean, to the haven of security and rest. George Washington ocean men past Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence. George Washington influence powerful example In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude. George Washington 4th-of-july voice government
