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It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence

It should be the highest ambition of every American to extend his views beyond himself, and to bear in mind that his conduct will not only affect himself, his country, and his immediate posterity; but that its influence may be co-extensive with the world, and stamp political happiness or misery on ages yet unborn.

George Washington
Country, Ambition, Views
George Washington (1855). “Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious”, p.63

Speak not evil of the absent for it is unjust.

George Washington
Evil, Unjust, Speak
George Washington, Jared Sparks (1834). “The Writings of George Washington: pt. I. Official letters relating to the French war, and private letters before the American revolution: March, 1754-May, 1775”, p.415

Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us.

George Washington
Resources, Providence, All Time
George Washington (1837). “The Writings of George Washington: pt. V. Speeches and messages to Congress, proclamations, and addresses”, p.403

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

George Washington
War, President
"The Satires". Book by Horace, II. 2. 111,

I was summoned by my Country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.

George Washington
Love, Country, Voice
George Washington (1855). “Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious”, p.268

Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.

George Washington
Enemy, May, Glad

The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.

George Washington
Political, Liberty, Connections
George Washington, J. M. Williams (1800). “Washington's political legacies: To which is annexed an appendix, containing an account of his illness, death, and the national tributes of respect paid to his memory, with a biographical outline of his life and character”, p.90

The U.S. is a Government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance.

George Washington
Government, Giving, Sanctions

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

George Washington
True Friend, 4th Of July, Patriotic
George Washington, Stephen Lucas (1999). “The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot”, p.39, Rowman & Littlefield

As I have heard, since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this early opportunity of contradicting the first, and of assuring you, that I have not as yet composed the latter. But by the All-Powerful Dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!

George Washington
Horse, Powerful, Opportunity
Washington Irving, George Washington (1904). “Life of George Washington”

Without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive.

George Washington
Navy, Submarines, Force
George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1782). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.341

Discipline is the soul of an army.

George Washington
Army, Discipline, Soul
George Washington, Stephen Lucas (1999). “The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot”, p.24, Rowman & Littlefield

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

George Washington
Men, Religion, Pillars
George Washington, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington) (1847). “Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America: Published in September, 1796”, p.9

Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.

George Washington
Farewell, August, Order
George Washington, William Jackson (1838). “Monuments of Washington's Patriotism: Containing a Fac Simile of His Publick Accounts Kept During the Revolutionary War; and Some of the Most Interesting Documents Connected with His Military Command and Civil Administration; Embracing, Among Others, the Farewell Address to the People of the United States”, p.9

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

George Washington
Past, Experience, Might
George Washington, Stephen Lucas (1999). “The Quotable George Washington: The Wisdom of an American Patriot”, p.32, Rowman & Littlefield

Among the many interesting objects which will engage your attention that of providing for the common defense will merit particular regard. To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

George Washington
War, Mean, Interesting
George Washington (1849). “Lives of the heroes of the American Revolution: comprising the lives of Washington and his generals and officers who were the most distinguished in the War of the Independence of the U. S. A. : also embracing The Declaration of Independence and signers' names, The Constitution of the United States and amendments...together with the inaugural, first annual and farewell addresses of Washington”, p.333

My first wish is, to see this plague of mankind banished from the earth, and the sons and daughters of this world employed in more pleasing and innocent amusements, than in preparing implements, and exercising them, for the destruction of mankind.

George Washington
Peace, War, 4th Of July
"Maxims of Washington: Political, Social, Moral, and Religious".

For it is fixed principle with me, that whatever is done should be done well.

George Washington
Principles, Done, Should
Marvin Kitman, George Washington (2001). “George Washington's Expense Account”, p.103, Grove Press

May the children of the stock of Abraham who dwell in this land continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants-while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree and there shall be none to make him afraid. May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.

George Washington
Children, Father, Light
George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1792). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.93

Government being, among other purposes, instituted to protect the consciences of men from oppression, it certainly is the duty of Rulers, not only to abstain from it themselves, but according to their stations, to prevent it in others.

George Washington
Men, Atheism, Purpose
George Washington (1837). “The writings of George Washington: being his correspondence, addresses, messages, and other papers, official and private, selected and published from the original manuscripts; with a life of the author, notes, and illustrations”, p.168

Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.

George Washington
Humble, Modesty, Argument
George Washington, Jared Sparks (1834). “The Writings of George Washington: Being His Correspondence, Addresses, Messages, and Other Papers, Official and Private, Selected and Published from the Original Manuscripts”, p.412

One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.

George Washington
Party, Opinion, Influence
George Washington, United States. President (1789-1797 : Washington) (1847). “Washington's Farewell Address to the People of the United States of America: Published in September, 1796”, p.6

Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the rooting out of slavery can perpetuate the existence of our union, by consolidating it in a common bond of principle.

George Washington
Principles, Slavery, Unions
"Retrospections of America, 1797 - 1811". Book by John Bernard, p. 91, 1887.

Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.

George Washington
Running, Real, Patriotic

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.

George Washington
Passion, Envy, Brilliant
George Washington (2010). “George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior”, p.20, Cosimo, Inc.