If there was the same propensity in mankind for investigating the motives, as there is for censuring the conduct, of public characters, it would be found that the censure so freely bestowed is oftentimes unmerited and uncharitable.
George WashingtonWe should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
George WashingtonWe are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science of government.
George WashingtonDemocratical States must always feel before they can see: it is this that makes their Governments slow, but the people will be right at last.
George Washington