When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen; and we shall most sincerely rejoice with you in the happy hour when the establishment of American Liberty, upon the most firm and solid foundations shall enable us to return to our Private Stations in the bosom of a free, peacefully and happy Country.
George WashingtonTo form a new Government, requires infinite care, and unbounded attention; for if the foundation is badly laid the superstructure must be bad.
George WashingtonThe eyes of all our countrymen are now upon us, and we shall have their blessings and praises, if happily we are the instruments of saving them from the tyranny meditated against them.
George WashingtonSpeak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none, although they give occasion.
George WashingtonI use no Porter ... in my family, but such as is made in America: both these articles may now be purchased of an excellent quality.
George WashingtonThere exists in the economy and course of nature, an indissoluble union between virtue and happiness; between duty and advantage; between the genuine maxims of an honest and magnanimous policy, and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity; since we ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained.
George Washington