George Washington

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of read more

Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.

When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the read more

When it was reported to General Washington that the army was frequently indulging in swearing, he immediately sent out the following order: The general is sorry to be informed that the foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing — a vice little known heretofore in the American army — is growing into fashion. Let the men and officers reflect 'that we can not hope for the blessing of heaven on our army if we insult it by our impiety and folly.'

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

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

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition read more

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment