To anticipate and prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom and patriotism.
George WashingtonI heard the bullets whistle-- and believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
George WashingtonThe General most earnestly requires, and expects, a due observance of those articles of war, established for the government of the army which forbid profane cursing, swearing and drunkenness; and in like manner requires and expects, of all officers, and soldiers, not engaged on actual duty, a punctual attendance on divine service, to implore the blessings of heaven upon the means used for our safety and defence.
George WashingtonThe consciousness of having discharged that duty which we owe to our country is superior to all other considerations.
George Washington