More - George Washington Quotes

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

George Washington

 

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us through the Revolution, in preparing us for the reception of a general government, and in conciliating the good will of the People of America towards one

George Washington

 Revolution

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

George Washington

 Confidence

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass

George Washington

 Army

There is an option still left to the United States of America, that it is in their choice and depends upon their conduct, whether they will be respectable and prosperous or contemptible and miserable as a Nation

George Washington

 

Almighty God, we make our earnest prayer that Thou wilt keep the United States in Thy holy protection; that Thou wilt incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to government

George Washington

 America

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

George Washington

 American President Quotes Excuse

Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

George Washington

 Failure Habit

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe

George Washington

 America

While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in others, ever considering that God alone is the judge of the hearts of men, and to Him only in this case they are answerable

George Washington

 Conscience