(Liberty) is indeed little less than a name, where the Government is too feeble to withstand the enterprises of faction, to confine each member of society within the limits prescribed by the law, and to maintain all in the secure…

Quote by George Washington

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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...

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.

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that...

Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that...

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right...

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right...

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...

When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will...

When you can do the common things of life in an uncommon way, you will...

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of...

The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of...

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right...

I have always given it as my decided opinion that no nation had a right...

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Make the most of the hemp, seed and sow it everywhere.

Make the most of the hemp, seed and sow it everywhere.

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions...

An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions...

All I am I owe to my mother.

All I am I owe to my mother.

Influence is no Government.

Influence is no Government.

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to...

In the appointments to the great offices of the government, my aim has been to...

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish Government,...

The very idea of the power and the right of the people to establish Government,...

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.

Truth is beautiful within and without, forevermore

Truth is beautiful within and without, forevermore

It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know...

It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know...