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International politics4 quotes
Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world. — George Washington · 1796Observe good faith and justice toward all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all... The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. — George Washington · 1796The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little Political connection as possible. — George Washington · 1796The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. — George Washington · 1796American Founding2 quotes
No People can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men more than the People of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency. — George Washington · 1789In the important revolution just accomplished in the system of their United Government, the tranquil deliberations and voluntary consent of so many distinct communities, from which the event has resulted, can not be compared with the means by which most governments have been established, without some return of pious gratitude along with an humble anticipation of the future blessings which the past seem to presage. — George Washington · 1789American Revolution2 quotes
Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world, that a Freeman contending for Liberty on his own ground is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth. — George Washington · 1776The time is now near at hand which must probably determine whether Americans are to be freemen or slaves; whether they are to have any property they can call their own... The fate of unborn millions will now depend, under God, on the courage and conduct of this army. Our cruel and unrelenting Enemy leaves us no choice but a brave resistance, or the most abject submission; this is all we can expect-We have, therefore, to resolve to conquer or die. — George Washington · 1776American experiment2 quotes
The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. — George Washington · 1796The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people. — George Washington · 1789American foreign policy2 quotes
Observe good faith and justice toward all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all... The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. — George Washington · 1796The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little Political connection as possible. — George Washington · 1796American politics2 quotes
Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally. — George Washington · 1796Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world. — George Washington · 1796Early America2 quotes
No People can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men more than the People of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency. — George Washington · 1789In the important revolution just accomplished in the system of their United Government, the tranquil deliberations and voluntary consent of so many distinct communities, from which the event has resulted, can not be compared with the means by which most governments have been established, without some return of pious gratitude along with an humble anticipation of the future blessings which the past seem to presage. — George Washington · 1789Foreign policy2 quotes
Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world. — George Washington · 1796The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. — George Washington · 1796Political neutrality2 quotes
Observe good faith and justice toward all Nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all... The Nation, which indulges towards another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness, is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest. — George Washington · 1796The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little Political connection as possible. — George Washington · 1796American government1 quote
The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government. — George Washington · 1796Attraction of war1 quote
I can with truth assure you, I heard Bulletts whistle and believe me there was something charming in the sound. — George Washington · 1754Democracy1 quote
The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people. — George Washington · 1789Discipline1 quote
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. — George Washington · 1757Freedom1 quote
The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty, and the destiny of the Republican model of Government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people. — George Washington · 1789God and America1 quote
No People can be bound to acknowledge and adore the invisible hand, which conducts the Affairs of men more than the People of the United States. Every step, by which they have advanced to the character of an independent nation, seems to have been distinguished by some token of providential agency. — George Washington · 1789Good government1 quote
The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government. — George Washington · 1789Isolationism1 quote
Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world. — George Washington · 1796Military industrial complex1 quote
Avoid the necessity of those overgrown Military establishments, which under any form of government, are inauspicious to liberty, and which are to be regarded as particularly hostile to Republican Liberty. — George Washington · 1796Partisan politics1 quote
Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally. — George Washington · 1796Political parties1 quote
Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the Spirit of Party, generally. — George Washington · 1796Political theory1 quote
The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government. — George Washington · 1789Politics1 quote
The due administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government. — George Washington · 1789Preparing for war1 quote
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. — George Washington · 1790The Army1 quote
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. — George Washington · 1757Virtue1 quote
There is no truth more thoroughly established, than that there exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness, between duty and advantage, between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity. — George Washington · 1789War1 quote
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. — George Washington · 1790