Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
George WashingtonI wish from my soul that the legislature of this State could see the policy of a gradual Abolition of Slavery.
George WashingtonSerious misfortunes, originating in misrepresentation, frequently flow and spread before they can be dissipated by truth.
George WashingtonAs I have heard, since my arrival at this place, a circumstantial account of my death and dying speech, I take this early opportunity of contradicting the first, and of assuring you, that I have not as yet composed the latter. But by the All-Powerful Dispensations of Providence, I have been protected beyond all human probability or expectation; for I had four bullets through my coat, and two horses shot under me, yet escaped unhurt, although death was leveling my companions on every side of me!
George Washington