[ Famous Quotes ] George Washington, 1732-1799, first U.S. President, Part 2

George Washington, 1732-1799, first U.S. President, Part 2

“When a people shall have become incapable of governing themselves, and fit for a master, it is of little consequence from what quarter he comes.”

“It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system, that every Citizen who enjoys the protection of a Free Government, owes not only a proportion of his property, but even of his personal services to the defense of it.”

“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”

“There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.”

“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.”

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.”

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