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~ George Washington Quotes ~
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George Washington Quotes


The dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. 
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775–1783, and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. As the unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States (1789–1797), he developed the forms and rituals of government that have been used ever since, such as using a cabinet system and delivering an inaugural address.

Here are some famous quotes by George Washington.




Heaven itself has ordained the right.

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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2014, 10:40:30 AM »
It is better to be alone than in bad company.

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« Reply #2 on: August 15, 2014, 10:41:02 AM »
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

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« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2014, 10:41:33 AM »
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

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« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2014, 10:42:05 AM »
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

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« Reply #5 on: August 15, 2014, 10:42:41 AM »
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

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« Reply #6 on: August 15, 2014, 10:43:31 AM »
Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

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« Reply #7 on: August 15, 2014, 10:44:04 AM »
I shall never ask never refuse nor ever resign an office.

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« Reply #8 on: August 15, 2014, 10:44:36 AM »
Government is not reason it is not eloquence - it is force.

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« Reply #9 on: August 15, 2014, 10:45:14 AM »
Liberty when it begins to take root is a plant of rapid growth.

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« Reply #10 on: August 15, 2014, 10:45:52 AM »
The United States is in no sense founded upon the Christian doctrine.

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« Reply #11 on: August 15, 2014, 10:46:22 AM »
Actions not words are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

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« Reply #12 on: August 15, 2014, 10:46:54 AM »
To persevere in one's duty and be silent is the best answer to calumny.

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« Reply #13 on: August 15, 2014, 10:47:28 AM »
Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.

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« Reply #14 on: August 15, 2014, 10:47:56 AM »
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.