Maxioms by George Washington
Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel read more
Do not conceive that fine clothes make fine men, any more than fine feathers make fine birds. A plain, genteel dress is more admired, obtains more credit in the eyes of the judicious and sensible.
One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and read more
One of his officers, Henry Lee, summed up contemporary public opinion of Washington: First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to read more
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
