There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from nation to nation. It is an illusion which experience must cure, which a just pride ought to discard. George Washington calculatecurediscard Change image and share on social
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. George Washington americandeterminefree Change image and share on social
I am persuaded, you will permit me to observe, that the path of true piety is so plain as to require but little political direction. George Washington directionobservepath Change image and share on social
I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent. George Washington conductdrawgrind Change image and share on social
The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. George Washington alterbasisconstitution 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
It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it. George Washington basiscitizendefense share on social
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. George Washington badcompany Change image and share on social
Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession. George Washington dislodgeeasyenemy Change image and share on social
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. George Washington afflictiondistressfeel Change image and share on social
