I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country. George Washington on good
Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. George Washington on government
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments. George Washington on government
Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty. George Washington on government
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 on government
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. George Washington on government
Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government. George Washington on government
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. George Washington on government
The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government. George Washington on government
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 on great
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. George Washington on happiness
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all. George Washington on history
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments. George Washington on history
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. George Washington on hope
It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it. George Washington on jealousy
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. George Washington on life
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company. George Washington on men
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. George Washington on men
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments. George Washington on men
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. George Washington on men