The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. — George Washington
I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider — George Washington
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for ’tis better to be alone than in bad company. — George Washington
If difficulties arise, we must put forth new exertion and proportion our efforts to the exigencies of the times. — George Washington
As mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct — George Washington
Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant — George Washington
There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy. — George Washington
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that action, not words — George Washington
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. — George Washington
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in congress; therefore no offensive expedition — George Washington