jillosophy: In Memory of the Father of Our Country... George Washington..

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
George Washington

First president of US (1732 - 1799)

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master.

Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.
George Washington (1732 - 1799)

There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.

- General George Washington

And these two quotes seem especially poingant:

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

It is our true policy to steer clear of entangling alliances with any portion of the foreign world.

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