George Washington quotes.

“Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy. ”

“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company. ”

“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence. ”

“Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. ”

“The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.”

“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.”

“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.”

“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. ”

“I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country.”

“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors.”

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one. ”

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”

“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph. ”