Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. George Washington abusearbitraryeasily Change image and share on social
The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. George Washington authorizecongressconstitution share on social
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. George Washington guardimposturepatriotism Change image and share on social
I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country. George Washington approbationcountryfound 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
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
