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George Washington quotes

American President February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799

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The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages."
Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. George Washington
George Washington quote: "If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we..."
If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. George Washington
George Washington quote: "A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare..."
A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Government is not reason, it is not eloquence? it is force...."
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence? it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and fearful master. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of..."
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of..."
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Labor to keep alive in your chest that little spark of..."
Labor to keep alive in your chest that little spark of celestial fire called conscience. George Washington
George Washington quote: "My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished..."
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. George Washington
George Washington quote: "The basis of our political system is the right of the people..."
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. George Washington
My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein. George Washington
George Washington quote: "Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be..."
Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy. George Washington
George Washington quote: "A free people ought...to be armed"
A free people ought...to be armed 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: "Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political..."
Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. George Washington

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