George Washington Quotes about Revolution

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Even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror.

Even respectable characters speak of a monarchical form of government without horror.

George Washington

Character, Government, Revolution

George Washington (1852). “The life of General Washington: first president of the United States”, p.140

Our cause is noble; it is the cause of mankind!

George Washington

Noble, Revolution, Causes

George Washington, John Clement Fitzpatrick, David Maydole Matteson, United States George Washington Bicentennial Commission (1779). “The Writings of George Washington from the Original Manuscript Sources, 1745-1799”, p.313

The States separately have very inadequate ideas of the present danger. Party disputes and personal quarrels are the great business of the day, whilst the concerns of the nation are secondary.

George Washington

Party, Ideas, Revolution

We had quitters during the Revolution too...we called them 'Kentuckians.'

George Washington

Revolution, Kentuckians, Quitter

I am now . . . on a subject, which fills me with inexpressible concern . . . . But as it has been a kind of destiny, that has thrown me upon this service, I shall hope that my undertaking it is designed to answer some good purpose.

George Washington

Destiny, Answers, Revolution

George Washington (1852). “The life of General Washington: first president of the United States”, p.123

The Stamp Act imposed on the colonies by the Parliament of Great Britain is an ill-judged measure. Parliament has no right to put its hands into our pockets without our consent.

George Washington

Hands, Pockets, Revolution