Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.
George Washington
The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.
George Washington
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.
George Washington
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.
George Washington
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure.
George Washington
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.
George Washington
The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments.
George Washington
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.
George Washington
The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good.
George Washington
There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard.
George Washington
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
George Washington
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.
George Washington
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
George Washington
War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.
George Washington
We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
George Washington
When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.
George Washington
Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
George Washington
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