The views of men can only be known, or guessed at, by their words or actions.
George Washington, Jared Sparks (1848). “The Writings of George Washington: pt. IV. Letters official and private, from the beginning of his presidency to the end of his life: (v. 10) May, 1789-November, 1794. (v. 11) November, 1794-December, 1799”, p.390
