Quotes by George Washington

“A pack of jackasses led by a lion is superior to a pack of lions led by a jackass.”

“The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth.”

“It is impossible to govern the world without God. It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the Providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his benefits and humbly implore his protection and favor.”

“99% of failures come from people who make excuses.”

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession, and when the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

“Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West. You are all dependent on one another and should be one in union. In one word, be a nation. Be Americans, and be true to yourselves.”

“Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.”

“Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself.”

“But if the laws are to be so trampled upon with impunity, and a minority is to dictate to the majority, there is an end put at one stroke to republican government, and nothing but anarchy and confusion is to be expected thereafter.”

“You have only one way to convince others, listen to them.”

“Occupants of public offices love power and are prone to abuse it.”

“Real men despise battle, but will never run from it.”