George Washington

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But a great and lasting read more

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.

My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly my wish to avoid any read more

My temper leads me to peace and harmony with all men; and it is peculiarly my wish to avoid any personal feuds or dissensions with those, who are embarked in the same great national interest with myself, as every difference of this kind in its conseq

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

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

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

We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose read more

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.