“Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.” — George Washington54. “There might, Gentlemen, be an impropriety in my taking notice, in this Address to you, of an anonymous production, but the manner in which that performance has been introduced to the army, the effect it was intended to have, together with some other circumstances, will amply justify my observations on the tendency of that Writing.

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.” — George Washington2. “Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.” — George Washington116. It opens the door to foreign influence and corruption, which find a facilitated access to the government itself through the channels of party passion.” — George Washington53. “99% of failures come from people who make excuses.” — George Washington13. Thanks for signing up!

Please check your email to confirm your subscription. For happily the government of the United States, which gives to bigotry no sanction – to persecution no assistance, requires only that they who live under its protection should demean themselves as good citizens.” — George Washington63. “We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.” — George Washington40. “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.” — George Washington113. Here are We expected to encounter many wants and distressed… we must bear the present evils and fortitude…” — George Washington69.

It is a slave to it animosity or two its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.” — George Washington109. “Anything will give up its secrets if you love it enough. There was an error in your submission. “Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge. Every step by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency.” — George Washington64. In proportion as the structure of a government gives force to public opinion, it is essential that public opinion should be enlightened.” — George Washington55. “Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.” — George Washington11.

“Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.” — George Washington52. Please try again. “A free people ought not only to be armed, but disciplined; to which end a uniform and well-digested plan is requisite; and their safety and interest require that they should promote such manufactories as tend to render them independent of others for essential, particularly military, supplies.” — George Washington9. With respect to the advice given by the Author, to suspect the Man, who shall recommend moderate measures and longer forbearance, I spurn it, as every Man, who regards liberty, and reveres that justice for which we contend, undoubtedly must; for if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.” — George Washington103.
Posted Feb 17, 2020 . “Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.” — George Washington100.
(All quotes found at About.com) ”Being president is like running a cemetery: you’ve got a lot of people under you and nobody’s listening.” ~ President Bill Clinton ”I am not worried about the deficit. “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.” — George Washington86.

Inspirational Quotes from the 45 U.S. Presidents ... 9 COMMENTS.

10 Presidents Day Quotes From George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, More "I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world" By Karl Utermohlen , InvestorPlace Writer Feb … “But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.” — George Washington6. “No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.” — George Washington50. If you go out and make some good things happen, you will fill the world with hope, you will fill yourself with hope.”