George Washington

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to read more

Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.

If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the read more

If the freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

'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.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

We ought to be persuaded that the propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards read more

We ought to be persuaded that the propitious smiles of heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which heaven itself has ordained.