George Washington

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass

One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and read more

One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.

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

I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education which I received from my mother.

I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education which I received from my mother.

We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose read more

We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-bought experience.