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George Washington

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George Washington (1732–1799) was the first President of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, he led the colonies to victory in the American Revolution. Revered as the "Father of His Country," Washington set the standard for presidential leadership through his integrity, restraint, and devotion to democratic principles.

“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”

— George Washington

Truth

All Quotes by George Washington

“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”

— George Washington

Truth

“Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.”

— George Washington

Men

“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”

— George Washington

Patriotism

“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”

— George Washington

Peace

“My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.”

— George Washington

War

“Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.”

— George Washington

Experience

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

— George Washington

God

“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

Government

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”

— George Washington

Peace

“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”

— George Washington

Success

“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.”

— George Washington

Power

“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

Education

“Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.”

— George Washington

Business

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

— George Washington

Good

“Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.”

— George Washington

Friendship

“It is better to be alone than in bad company.”

— George Washington

Alone

“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

Good

“Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair the rest is in the hands of God.”

— George Washington

God

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

— George Washington

Government

“The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.”

— George Washington

Government