George Washington

I shall never ask, never refuse, nor ever resign an office.

George Washington

I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.

George Washington

I was no party man myself, and the first wish of my heart was, if parties did exist, to reconcile them.

George Washington

I was summoned by my country, whose voice I can never hear but with veneration and love.

George Washington

I will move gently down the stream of life until I sleep with my fathers.

George Washington

I wish from my soul that the legislature of this State could see the policy of a gradual abolition of slavery.

George Washington

I wish to walk in such a line as will give most general satisfaction.

George Washington

If ever again our nation stumbles upon unfunded paper, it shall surely be like death to our body politic. This country will crash.

George Washington

If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.

George Washington

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

George Washington