GEORGE WASHINGTON

"The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph."

"I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world."

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

"Few men are capable of making a continual sacrifice of all views of private interest, or advantage, to the common good."

"Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble."

"The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible."

"It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people."

"Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles."

"The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure."

"Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound."

"Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion"

"No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country's ruin."

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

"Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected."

"I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality."

"Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge."

"There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness."

"To encourage literature and the arts is a duty which every good citizen owes to his country."

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

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

"Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism."

"The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions."