George Washington

Three things prompt men to a regular discharge of their duty in time of action: natural bravery, hope of reward, and fear of punishment.

George Washington

To acknowledge the receipt of letters is always proper, to remove doubts of their miscarriage.

George Washington

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

George Washington

To contract new debts is not the way to pay old ones.

George Washington

To form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be bad.

George Washington

To rectify past blunders is impossible, but we might profit by the experience of them.

George Washington

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

George Washington

We must take care always to keep ourselves, by suitable establishments, in a respectable defensive posture.

George Washington

When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it.

George Washington

While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support.

George Washington