Maxioms by George Washington
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one read more
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your read more
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few; and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person read more
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.
I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.
