George Washington Quotes about Reflection

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It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.

It is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.

George Washington

Real, Reflection, Voice

George Washington, Jared Sparks (1838). “The writings of George Washington”, p.122

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.

George Washington

Sleep, Army, Reflection

George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson (1776). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.243