George Washington Quotes — Page 23

George Washington

Military Leader, Politician

Wise

“Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men any more than fine feathers make fine birds.”

Men Fashion Clothes

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George Washington

Military Leader, Politician

Inspired

“It was not my intention to doubt that, the Doctrines of the Illuminati, and principles of Jacobinism had not spread in the United States. On the contrary, no one is more truly satisfied of this fact than I am.”

Doubt Principles United States

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Wise

“Like as a wise man in time of peace prepares for war.”

War President

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Philosophical

“To rectify past blunders is impossible, but we might profit by the experience of them.”

Past Might

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Philosophical

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

Inspiration Wise Wisdom

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Philosophical

“At a distance from the theatre of action, truth is not always related without embellishment, and sometimes is entirely perverted, from a misconception of the causes which produce the effects that are the subjects of censure.”

Truth Action Distance

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Grateful

“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God,. to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits , and humbly to implore his protection and favor... beseech Him to pardon our national and other transgressions; to enable us all, whether in public or private stations, to perform our several and relative duties properly and punctually to render our National Government a blessing to all the people by constantly being a Government of wise, just, and constitutional laws, discreetly and faithfully executed and obeyed”

Wise Grateful Thanksgiving

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Grateful

“To every description of citizens, let praise be given. but let them persevere in their affectionate vigilance over that precious depository of American happiness, the Constitution of the United States. Let them cherish it, too, for the sake of those who, from every clime, are daily seeking a dwelling in our land.”

Land United States Dwelling

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Courageous

“Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a Freeman, contending for liberty on his own ground, is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth.”

World Liberty Patriotic

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Love

“Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.”

Heart Freedom 4th Of July

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Philosophical

“In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to combine geographical situation, and sometimes other considerations, with abilities and fitness of known characters.”

Character Government Office

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Anxious

“The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.”

Sleep Army Reflection

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