The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.
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 foundations of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality, and the preeminence of free government be exemplified by all the attributes which can win the affections of its citizens, and command the respect of the world.
George WashingtonIt's only natural for unbridled partisanship, unrestrained by allegiance to a greater cause, to lead to chaos.
George WashingtonTo enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.
George Washington