My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.

Quote by George Washington

Topics: Mothers Quotes

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...

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.

We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past...

We ought not to look back, unless it is to derive useful lessons from past...

I anticipate with pleasing expectations that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without...

I anticipate with pleasing expectations that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without...

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...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force.

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force.

It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system,...

It may be laid down as a primary position, and the basis of our system,...

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...

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a...

The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a...

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...

There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from...

There can be no greater error than to expect, or calculate, upon real favors from...

Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness

Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness

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....

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my...

Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my...

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...

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is...

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is...

The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous...

The aggregate happiness of society, which is best promoted by the practice of a virtuous...

Why not seize the pleasure at once, how often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish...

Why not seize the pleasure at once, how often is happiness destroyed by preparation, foolish...

It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to...

It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to...

Society is well governed when the people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the...

Society is well governed when the people obey the magistrates, and the magistrates obey the...