Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation. George Washington adversityappellationentitle Change image and share on social
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. George Washington begingrowthliberty Change image and share on social
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. George Washington abusearbitraryeasily Change image and share on social
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. George Washington guardimposturepatriotism Change image and share on social
A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. George Washington acquaintanceactionattachment Change image and share on social
Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals. George Washington commonconsentindividual Change image and share on social