Maxioms by George Washington
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.
To err is natural; to rectify error is glory.
To err is natural; to rectify error is glory.
Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel read more
Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel dress is more admired, obtains more credit in the eyes of the judicious and sensible.
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
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one read more
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.