Quotes by George Washington

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I am absolutely convinced that no one should hesitate for a moment to resort to arms to protect the priceless gift of liberty on which all good and bad in life depends, only that arms, I dare say, must be the last resort.

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Parliament has no more right to reach into my pocket than I have into theirs.

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As the sword is the last means of securing our liberties, it must be the first laid down, once these liberties are obtained.

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Freedom, once it takes root, grows quickly.

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In the struggle for freedom we must be cautious and not violate the freedom of conscience of others, always remembering that God is master of people's hearts.

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Work so that in your soul those sparks of heavenly fire, which are called consciousness, do not go out.

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The coward who knows that in case of desertion death awaits him, will risk and go to battle.

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Even if I die in agony, I am not afraid of death.

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Man was created in such a way that much incendiary matter was invested in him.

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I am absolutely convinced that no one should hesitate for a moment to resort to arms to protect the priceless gift of liberty on which all good and bad in life depends, only that arms, I dare say, must be the last resort.

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We always have to consider people's feelings. This is especially true of that war we are waging, in which the moral and sacrificial spirit must largely supersede coercion.

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Never make fun of serious things.

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Don't get angry at the table, no matter what happens, and if you still have reason to be angry, don't show it.

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Discipline is the soul of the army. It transforms a small army into a powerful force, brings success to the weak and respect to all.

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The road to glory in a patriotic army and a free country is open to all.

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Friendship is a plant that grows slowly, and before it fully deserves its name, it must pass through various trials and withstand many vicissitudes.

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If you value your own reputation, connect your life with respectable people.

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If we had resources unknown to our enemies, they consisted in the firm resolution of our citizens, in the awareness of the rightness of our cause, and in the certainty that God would not fail us.

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When you speak of God or His qualities, do so seriously and with due respect.

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People will not accept and perform without coercion their tasks aimed at their own good.

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People tend to hesitate to obey those they feel have been wrongly appointed to lead them.

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Do not speak ill of those who are not present, because it is dishonest.

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It is impossible to govern the world well without God and the Bible.