There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth and pursue it steadily
George WashingtonTo the efficacy and permanency of your union a government for the whole is indispensable.
George WashingtonFor if Men are to be precluded from offering their Sentiments on a matter, which may involve the most serious and alarming consequences, that can invite the consideration of Mankind, reason is of no use to us; the freedom of Speech may be taken away, and dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep, to the Slaughter.
George WashingtonIt's only natural for unbridled partisanship, unrestrained by allegiance to a greater cause, to lead to chaos.
George WashingtonYour proposal raises the greatest mischief that can befall my country. You could not have found a person to whom your schemes are more disagreeable. Let me conjure you then, if you have any regard for your country, concern for your self or posterity, or respect for me, to banish these thoughts from your mind, never communicate, as from yourself, or anyone else, a sentiment of the like nature.
George Washington