War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. George Washington More Quotes by George Washington More Quotes From George Washington The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail. George Washington education mean people Laws or ordinances unobserved, or partially attended to, had better never have been made. George Washington has-beens law made Refrain from drink which is the source of all evil-and the ruin of half the workmen in this Country. George Washington alcohol evil country Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government. George Washington mankind 4th-of-july government Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive. George Washington submarines navy force What a triumph for the advocates of despotism to find that we are incapable of governing ourselves, and that systems founded on the basis of equal liberty are merely ideal and fallacious. George Washington despotism triumph liberty [V]irtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. George Washington liberty government spring The liberty enjoyed by the people of these states of worshiping Almighty God agreebly to their conscience, is not only among the choicest of their blessings, but also of their rights. George Washington religious rights blessing All I am I owe to my mother. George Washington mother Much indeed to be regretted, party disputes are now carried to such a length, and truth is so enveloped in mist and false representation, that it is extremely difficult to know through what channel to seek it. This difficulty to one, who is of no party, and whose sole wish is to pursue with undeviating steps a path which would lead this country to respectability, wealth, and happiness, is exceedingly to be lamented. But such, for wise purposes, it is presumed, is the turbulence of human passions in party disputes, when victory more than truth is the palm contended for. George Washington party wise country We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience. George Washington 4th-of-july errors past Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion. George Washington brilliant speak giving Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession, and when the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. George Washington freedom taken fire Houses of Congress have . . . requested me to recommend to the people of the United States a day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by acknowledging, with grateful hearts, the many signal favors of Almighty God. George Washington thanksgiving prayer god It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God,. to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits , and humbly to implore his protection and favor... beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed George Washington thanksgiving grateful wise It is not the lowest priced goods that are always the cheapest - the quality is, or ought to be as much an object with the purchaser, as the price. George Washington goods ought quality The Army, as usual, are without pay; and a great part of the soldiery without shirts; and though the patience of them is equally threadbare, the States seem perfectly indifferent to their cries. George Washington army usual pay It is important, likewise, that the habits of thinking in a free Country should inspire caution in those entrusted with its administration, to confine themselves within their respective Constitutional spheres; avoiding in the exercise of the Powers of one department to encroach upon another. George Washington exercise country thinking You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are. Congress will do every thing they can to assist you in this wise intention. George Washington wise art jesus Father I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my little hatchet. George Washington littles father lying
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