Famous Quotes

Quotes by George Washington

• The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.
• The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.
• The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
• The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
• The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.
• The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
• There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
• To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
• True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
• Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
• War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.
• 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.
• 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.
• When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world.
• Where there is no vision, there is no hope.