Let me ... warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.
George WashingtonBe courteous to all, but personal with number of, and allow those couple be perfectly attempted ahead of you provide them with your self-assurance.
George WashingtonExtensive powers not exercised as far as was necessary have, I believe, scarcely ever failed to ruin the possessor.
George WashingtonMay the children of the stock of Abraham who dwell in this land continue to merit and enjoy the good will of the other inhabitants-while every one shall sit in safety under his own vine and fig tree and there shall be none to make him afraid. May the father of all mercies scatter light, and not darkness, upon our paths, and make us all in our several vocations useful here, and in His own due time and way everlastingly happy.
George Washington