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

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

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

Influence is no Government

Influence is no Government

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.

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...

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...

Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves...

Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves...

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of...

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of...

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.

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is...

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation. It is...

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...

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...

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.

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...

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government.

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free...

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free...

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 administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government

Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that...

Whenever the people are well informed, they can be trusted with their own government; that...

If any ask me what a free government is, I answer, that, for any practical...

If any ask me what a free government is, I answer, that, for any practical...

If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a peace conference, you can...

If any foreign minister begins to defend to the death a peace conference, you can...

Charity isn't a good substitute for justice

Charity isn't a good substitute for justice