Quotes from George Washington

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force...Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

In executing the duties of my present important station, I can promise nothing but purity of intentions, and, in carrying these into effect, fidelity and diligence.

Few people have the virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Experience has taught us that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures the best calculated for their own good without the intervention of a coercive power

My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly my wish to avoid any personal feuds or dissensions with those, who are embarked in the same great national interest with myself, as every difference of this kind in its conseq

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

In general I esteem it a good maxim, that the best way to preserve the confidence of the people durably is to promote their true interest.

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.

I can with truth assure you, I heard Bulletts whistle and believe me there was something charming in the sound.

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

To acknowledge the receipt of letters is always proper, to remove doubts of their miscarriage.