George Washington Quotes

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.

There is a Destiny which has the control of our actions, not to be resisted by the strongest efforts of Human Nature.

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

Unhappy it is though to reflect, that a Brother's Sword has been sheathed in a Brother's breast, and that, the once happy and peaceful plains of America are either to be drenched with Blood, or Inhabited by Slaves. Sad alternative! But can a virtuous Man hesitate in his choice?

But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.

Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.