It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God.

While we are zealously performing the duties of good citizens and soldiers, we certainly ought not to be inattentive to the higher duties of religion. To the distinguished character of Patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.

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.

No country upon earth ever had it more in its power to attain these blessings than United America. Wondrously strange, then, and much to be regretted indeed would it be, were we to neglect the means and to depart from the road which Providence has pointed us to so plainly; I cannot believe it will ever come to pass.

All I am I owe to my mother.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.