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George Washington quotes about war

American President February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799

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In politics as in religion, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most others, is to be honest and just ourselves and to exact it from others, meddling as little as possible in their affairs where our own are not involved. If this maxim was generally adopted, wars would cease and our swords would soon be converted into reap hooks and our harvests be more peaceful, abundant, and happy. George Washington
No Man has a more perfect reliance on the all-wise and powerful dispensations of the Supreme Being than I have, nor thinks his aid more necessary...The man must be bad indeed who can look upon the events of the American Revolution without feeling the warmest gratitude towards the great Author of the Universe whose divine interposition was so frequently manifested in our behalf....In war He directed the sword, and in peace, He has ruled in our councils. George Washington
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
George Washington quote: "A bad war is fought with a good mind."
A bad war is fought with a good mind. George Washington
The hand of Providence has been so conspicuous in all this [the course of the war] that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more wicked that has not gratitude to acknowledge his obligation? George Washington
George Washington quote: "To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of..."
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. George Washington
The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation. George Washington
We began a contest for liberty ill provided with the means for the war, relying on our patriotism to supply the deficiency. We expected to encounter many wants and distresse? we must bear the present evils and fortitud? George Washington
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
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: "War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the..."
War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. George Washington

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