Quotes by George Washington

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.

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

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

Democratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

Father of Mercies, take me to Thyself.

The injuries we have received from the British nation were so unprovoked, and have been so great and so many, that they can never be forgotten.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth.

The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting enemy leaves us only the choice of brave resistance, or the most abject submission. We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die.