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George Washington quotes about men

American President February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799

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The General is sorry to be informed that the foolish, and wicked practice, of profane cursing and swearing (a Vice heretofore little known in an American Army) is growing into fashion; he hopes the officers will, by example, as well as influence, endeavour to check it, and that both they, and the men will reflect, that we can have little hopes of the blessing of Heaven on our Arms, if we insult it by our impiety, and folly; added to this, it is a vice so mean and low, without any temptation,... George Washington
The hour is fast approaching, on which the Honor and Success of this army, and the safety of our bleeding Country depend. Remember officers and Soldiers, that you are free men, fighting for the blessings of Liberty -- that slavery will be your portion, and that of your posterity, if you do not acquit yourselves like men. George Washington
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism. But this leads at length to a more formal and permanent despotism. The disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing... George Washington
George Washington quote: "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own..."
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
George Washington quote: "Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and..."
Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive. George Washington
However [political parties] may now and then answer popular ends, they are likely in the course of time and things, to become potent engines, by which cunning, ambitious, and unprincipled men will be enabled to subvert the power of the people and to usurp for themselves the reins of government, destroying afterwards the very engines which have lifted them to unjust dominion. George Washington
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
George Washington quote: "The time is near at hand which must determine whether..."
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. George Washington
...if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter. George Washington
No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of men more than the people of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency. George Washington
No people can be bound to acknowledge the invisible hand which conducts the affairs of men more than the people of the united States. Every step by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency George Washington
George Washington quote: "Real men despise battle, but will never run from it."
Real men despise battle, but will never run from it. George Washington
No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the Invisible Hand which conducts the affairs of men more than those of the United States. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to..."
Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country? George Washington
George Washington quote: "Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder."
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. George Washington

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