George Washington

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly read more

Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty.

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

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence -- it is force.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence -- it is force.

'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with
any portion of the foreign world--so far, I read more

'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with
any portion of the foreign world--so far, I mean, as we are now
at liberty to do it.