Inspirational Quotes by George Washington
“My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty. it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein.”
topics: Character
“Undertake not what you cannot perform but be careful to keep your promise.”
topics: Character
“It is to be lamented that great characters are seldom without a blot.”
topics: Character
“A reputation once broken may possibly be repaired, but the world will always keep their eyes on the spot where the crack was.”
topics: Character
“Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it.”
topics: Compassion
“I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery.”
topics: Conscience
“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.”
“He must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligation.”
“A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.”
topics: Friendship
“Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is better be alone than in bad company.”
“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
topics: Friendship
“It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.”
topics: Friendship
“True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.”
“Actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.”
“Providence has at all times been my only dependence, for all other resources seemed to have failed us.”
“Providence has done, and I am persuaded is disposed to do, a great deal for us; but we are not to forget the fable of Jupiter and the countryman.”
“It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to emplore His protection and favor.”
“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead tp political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should labor to subvert these great Pillars.”
“No people can be bound to acknowledge and adore the Invisible Hand which conducts the affairs of men, more than the people of the United States. Every step by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation seems to have been distinguished by some token of Providential agency.”
“Freedom and Property Rights are inseparable. You can't have one without the other.”
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George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and served as the first President of the United States of America (1789-1797). For his central role in the formation of the United States, he is often referred to as the father of his country.
Washington was baptized into the Church of England. In 1765, when the Church of England was still the state religion, he served on the vestry (lay council) for his local church. Throughout his life, he spoke of the value of righteousness, and of seeking and offering thanks for the "blessings of Heaven."
The Electoral College elected Washington unanimously in 1789, and again in the 1792 election; he remains the only president to receive 100% of the electoral votes.
Washington proved an able administrator. An excellent delegator and judge of talent and character, he held regular cabinet meetings to debate issues before making a final decision. In handling routine tasks, he was "systematic, orderly, energetic, solicitous of the opinion of others but decisive, intent upon general goals and the consistency of particular actions with them.
Washington died in 1799. He has been consistently ranked by scholars as one of the greatest U.S. Presidents.