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

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

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

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason...

Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. Reason...

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt...

The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt...

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.

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...

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...

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried...

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried...

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

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

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

The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

The grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

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...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome...

Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome...

War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish...

War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish...

Precedents are dangerous things; let the rein of government then be braced and held with...

Precedents are dangerous things; let the rein of government then be braced and held with...

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...

Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must...

Time goes by so fast, people go in and out of your life. You must...

If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd.

If you wait for opportunities to occur, you will be one of the crowd.

Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its...

Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its...

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow...

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow...