George Washington – Page 3

“My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.”

— George Washington

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Government is not reason; it is not

Posted on December 17, 2014December 17, 2009 by admin

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”

— George Washington

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Category: government
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Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit

Posted on September 8, 2014September 8, 2009 by admin

“Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.”

— George Washington

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Friendship is a plant of slow growth

Posted on September 6, 2014September 6, 2009 by admin

“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

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If we desire to avoid insult, we

Posted on July 12, 2014July 12, 2009 by admin

“If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”

— George Washington

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