True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.

Quote by George Washington

Topics: Adversity Quotes, Friendship Quotes

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...

Influence is no Government.

Influence is no Government.

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...

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...

It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one...

It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one...

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

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 no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of...

I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of...

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are...

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are...

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

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...

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.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

The power of making war often prevents it, and in our case would give efficacy...

The power of making war often prevents it, and in our case would give efficacy...

Avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, we should remember also that timely disbursements to...

Avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, we should remember also that timely disbursements to...

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

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

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...

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be...

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be...

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

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