George Washington Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old George Washington quotes, George Washington sayings, and George Washington proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

It is better to be alone than in bad company. George Washington
The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government George Washington
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light. George Washington
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. George Washington
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. George Washington
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. George Washington
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. George Washington
The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained. George Washington
Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated. George Washington
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. George Washington
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak and esteem to all. 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
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. George Washington
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. 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
Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. George Washington
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. George Washington
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company. George Washington
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. George Washington
We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors and for the purpose of profiting by dear bought experience. George Washington
A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool. George Washington
[It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one. George Washington
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it. George Washington
Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man. George Washington
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it. George Washington
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. George Washington
I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man. George Washington
The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation. George Washington
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. George Washington
It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible. George Washington