George Washington Quotes

670 quotes · Military Leader, Politician

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George Washington Quotes

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George Washington

Military Leader, Politician

Philosophical

“It is yet to be decided whether the Revolution must ultimately be considered as a blessing or a curse: a blessing or a curse, not to the present age alone, for with our fate will the destiny of unborn millions be involved.”

Fate Blessing Destiny

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George Washington

Military Leader, Politician

Thoughtful

“Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion admit reason to govern.”

Passion Envy Brilliant

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Angry

“I hate deception, even where the imagination only is concerned.”

Lying Hate Imagination

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Motivated

“We can not guarantee success, we can strive to deserve it.”

Strive Guarantees

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Wise

“I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.”

Book Bases

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Philosophical

“It appears to me, then, little short of a miracle, that the Delegates from so many different States . . . should unite in forming a system of national Government, so little liable to well founded objections.”

Government Different Miracle

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Creative

“Upon the decease [of] my wife, it is my Will and desire th[at] all the Slaves which I hold in [my] own right, shall receive their free[dom] . . . . The Negroes thus bound, are (by their Masters or Mistresses) to be taught to read and write; and to be brought up to some useful occupation, agreeably to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, providing for the support of Orphan and other poor Children. And I do hereby expressly forbid the Sale, or transportation out of the said Commonwealth, of any Slave I may die possessed of, under any pretence whatsoever.”

Writing Children Law

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Rebellious

“The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism . . .”

Names Pride Patriotism

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Calm

“Great people are not affected by each puff of wind that blows ill. Like great ships, they sail serenely on, in a calm sea or a great tempest.”

Sea Wind Blow

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George Washington

Military Leader, Politician

“If the minority, and a small one too, is suffered to dictate to the majority, after measures have undergone the most solemn discussions by the representatives of the people, and their will through this medium is enacted into a law, there can be no security for life, liberty, or property; nor, if the laws are not to govern, can any man know how to conduct himself in safety.”

People Men Law

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Happy

“The best means of forming a manly, virtuous, and happy people will be found in the right education of youth. Without this foundation, every other means, in my opinion, must fail.”

People Mean Education

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Hopeful

“You do well to wish to learn our arts and ways of life, and above all, the religion of Jesus Christ. These will make you a greater and happier people than you are. Congress will do every thing they can to assist you in this wise intention.”

Art Jesus Wise

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