When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us through the Revolution, in preparing us for the reception of a general government, and in conciliating the good will of the People of America towards…

Quote by George Washington

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George washington said We would have a black president when pigs fly!... well, swine flu.

George washington said We would have a black president when pigs fly!... well, swine flu.

The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian...

The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian...

In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.

In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is...

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is...

That a national university in this country is a thing to be desired, has always...

That a national university in this country is a thing to be desired, has always...

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks...

True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks...

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us...

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us...

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model...

The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the republican model...

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest....

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest....

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and...

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a...

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and...

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and...

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us...

When I contemplate the interposition of Providence, as it was visibly manifested, in guiding us...

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand...

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand...

Avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by...

Avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by...

Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.

Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.

I conceive that a knowledge of books is the basis on which all other knowledge...

I conceive that a knowledge of books is the basis on which all other knowledge...

Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness

Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness

Knowledge and human power are synonymous

Knowledge and human power are synonymous

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything...

A Scout is never taken by surprise; he knows exactly what to do when anything...