Best George Washington Quotes
The Top Ten
1 Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth
2 It is infinitely better to have a few good men than many indifferent ones
3 Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak and esteem to all
4 The determinations of Providence are always wise, often inscrutable; and, though its decrees appear to bear hard upon us at times, is nevertheless meant for gracious purposes.
5 I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent
6 The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.
7 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.
8 Every post is honorable in which a man can serve his country.
I think this should be kept in my mind by every person.
It is really a clever quote about respect
9 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
10 Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness
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