George Washington

I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.

George Washington

I consider it an indubitable mark of mean-spiritedness and pitiful vanity to court applause from the pen or tongue of man.

George Washington

I had always hoped that this land might become a safe and agreeable asylum to the virtuous and persecuted part of mankind, to whatever nation they might belong.

George Washington

I had rather be in my grave than in my present situation, I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world; and yet they charge me with wanting to be a king.

George Washington

I hate deception, even where the imagination only is concerned.

George Washington

I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberty.

George Washington

I never have to grope for methods. The method is revealed at the moment I am inspired to create something new. Without God to draw aside the curtain I would be helpless.

George Washington

I never say anything of a man that I have the smallest scruple of saying to him.

George Washington

I only wish, while I am a servant of the public, to know the will of my masters, that I may govern my self accordingly.

George Washington

I shall make it the most agreeable part of my duty to study merit, and reward the brave and deserving.

George Washington