George Washington Quotes

George Washington was the first President of the United States. He was first appointed to his first public office in 1749. In 1775, he was chosen to be the commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary forces. He became the President of the United States in 1789. Till date, he is known as the greatest president of the United States. This compilation is bound to give you an idea of his thinking prowess and ideals he set in life. These quotes will inspire you for setting higher goals in life.

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

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

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

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.

It's wonderful what we can do if we're always doing.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

A government is like fire, a handy servant, but a dangerous master.

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.

My observation is that whenever one person is found adequate to the discharge of a duty... it is worse executed by two persons, and scarcely done at all if three or more are employed therein.

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.