Author Topic: ~ George Washington Quotes ~ (Read 3568 times)

MysteRy · « **Reply #15 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:49:27 AM »

There is but one straight course and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily.

MysteRy · « **Reply #16 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:51:46 AM »

It [gaming] is the child of avarice the brother of iniquity and the father of mischief.

MysteRy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:52:20 AM »

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

MysteRy · « **Reply #18 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:52:51 AM »

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

MysteRy · « **Reply #19 on:** August 15, 2014, 10:53:25 AM »

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.

MysteRy · « **Reply #20 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:41:39 AM »

It is our true policy to steer clear of any permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

MysteRy · « **Reply #21 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:42:12 AM »

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

MysteRy · « **Reply #22 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:42:44 AM »

The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.

MysteRy · « **Reply #23 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:43:15 AM »

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.

MysteRy · « **Reply #24 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:43:46 AM »

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

MysteRy · « **Reply #25 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:44:16 AM »

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.

MysteRy · « **Reply #26 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:44:48 AM »

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

MysteRy · « **Reply #27 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:45:17 AM »

The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.

MysteRy · « **Reply #28 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:45:48 AM »

True friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

MysteRy · « **Reply #29 on:** August 15, 2014, 11:46:29 AM »

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.

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