George Washington Quotes
Most popular George Washington Quotes
![If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/75/16875A-if-the-freedom-of-speech-is-taken-away-then-dumb-george-washington.png)
If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
![Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/19/15119A-liberty-when-it-begins-to-take-root-is-plant-rapid-george-washington.png)
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
![Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a handy servant and a dangerous master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/90/8590A-government-is-not-reason-it-is-not-eloquence-it-is-george-washington.png)
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a handy servant and a dangerous master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.
![The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/32/8632A-the-basis-of-our-political-system-is-right-people-make-george-washington.png)
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.
![It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/80/16880A-it-is-well-i-die-hard-but-i-am-not-george-washington.png)
It is well, I die hard, but I am not afraid to go.
![Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/51/2351A-few-men-have-virtue-to-withstand-highest-bidder-george-washington.png)
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
![It is to be lamented that great characters are seldom without a blot. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/01/4101A-it-is-to-be-lamented-that-great-characters-are-seldom-george-washington.png)
It is to be lamented that great characters are seldom without a blot.
![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 quote.](/img/q/16/31516A-true-friendship-is-a-plant-of-slow-growth-must-undergo-george-washington.png)
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
![A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/72/16872A-a-slender-acquaintance-with-the-world-must-convince-every-man-george-washington.png)
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
![Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/78/16878A-let-your-heart-feel-for-the-afflictions-distress-everyone-let-george-washington.png)
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
![To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/73/16873A-to-be-prepared-for-war-is-one-most-effective-means-george-washington.png)
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
![Strive not with your superior in argument but always submit your judgment to others with modesty. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/79/16879A-strive-not-with-your-superior-in-argument-but-always-submit-george-washington.png)
Strive not with your superior in argument but always submit your judgment to others with modesty.
![The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/74/16874A-the-time-is-now-near-at-hand-which-must-probably-george-washington.png)
The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves.
![True friendship is a plant of slow growth. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/07/13107A-true-friendship-is-a-plant-of-slow-growth-george-washington.png)
True friendship is a plant of slow growth.
![Government is not mere advice; it is authority, with power to enforce its laws. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/89/8589A-government-is-not-mere-advice-it-is-authority-with-power-george-washington.png)
Government is not mere advice; it is authority, with power to enforce its laws.
![There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet an enemy. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/73/37173A-there-is-nothing-so-likely-to-produce-peace-as-be-george-washington.png)
There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet an enemy.
![If you can't send money, send tobacco. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/73/22573A-if-you-cant-send-money-send-tobacco-george-washington.png)
If you can't send money, send tobacco.
![It is not every one who asketh that deserveth charity; all, however, are worthy of the inquiry, or the deserving may suffer. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/14/28014A-it-is-not-every-one-who-asketh-that-deserveth-charity-george-washington.png)
It is not every one who asketh that deserveth charity; all, however, are worthy of the inquiry, or the deserving may suffer.
![Avoid gaming. It is the child of Avarice, the Brother of Iniquity, and father of Mischief. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/84/31584A-avoid-gaming-it-is-the-child-avarice-brother-iniquity-father-george-washington.png)
Avoid gaming. It is the child of Avarice, the Brother of Iniquity, and father of Mischief.
![If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/77/16877A-if-to-please-the-people-we-offer-what-we-ourselves-george-washington.png)
If, to please the people, we offer what we ourselves disapprove, how can we afterwards defend our work? Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair.
![Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly in misspending time. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/71/16871A-reason-too-late-perhaps-may-convince-you-folly-misspending-time-george-washington.png)
Reason, too late perhaps, may convince you of the folly in misspending time.
![Discipline is the soul of an army. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/82/24382A-discipline-is-the-soul-of-an-army-george-washington.png)
Discipline is the soul of an army.
![Perfection falls not to the share of mortals. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/35/37235A-perfection-falls-not-to-the-share-mortals-george-washington.png)
Perfection falls not to the share of mortals.
![Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/87/7787A-let-your-discourse-with-men-of-business-be-short-comprehensive-george-washington.png)
Let your discourse with men of business be short and comprehensive.
![To presevere in one's duty and be silent, is the best answer to calumny. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/64/52064A-to-presevere-in-ones-duty-and-be-silent-is-best-george-washington.png)
To presevere in one's duty and be silent, is the best answer to calumny.
![Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/73/28573A-labor-to-keep-alive-in-your-breast-that-little-spark-george-washington.png)
Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
![From thinking proceeds speaking; thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous! - George Washington quote.](/img/q/80/25180A-from-thinking-proceeds-speaking-thence-to-acting-is-often-but-george-washington.png)
From thinking proceeds speaking; thence to acting is often but a single step. But how irrevocable and tremendous!
![Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/67/51067A-be-courteous-to-all-but-intimate-with-few-let-those-george-washington.png)
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
![Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/49/49649A-associate-with-men-of-good-quality-if-you-esteem-your-george-washington.png)
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
![The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge ... is itself a frightful despotism. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/93/53893A-the-alternate-domination-of-one-faction-over-another-sharpened-by-george-washington.png)
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge ... is itself a frightful despotism.
![Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul abhors [more], than that black and detestable one, ingratitude. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/24/33624A-nothing-is-a-greater-stranger-to-my-breast-or-sin-george-washington.png)
Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul abhors [more], than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.
![We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/50/7650A-we-ought-not-to-look-back-unless-it-is-derive-george-washington.png)
We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience.
![I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/09/51309A-i-hope-i-shall-possess-firmness-virtue-enough-maintain-what-george-washington.png)
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
![Cultivate literature and useful knowledge, for the purpose of qualifying the rising generation for patrons of good government, virtue and happiness. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/65/5765A-cultivate-literature-and-useful-knowledge-for-purpose-qualifying-rising-generation-george-washington.png)
Cultivate literature and useful knowledge, for the purpose of qualifying the rising generation for patrons of good government, virtue and happiness.
![I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. - George Washington quote.](/img/q/20/2520A-i-hope-i-shall-always-possess-firmness-virtue-enough-maintain-george-washington.png)
I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.