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Famous Quotes By George Washington

George Washington the soldier, stateman, and patriot was born at Bridges Creek (now called Wakefield), in Virginia on February 22, 1732. In 1789 he became the first president of the United States of America (from 1789 to 1897. He died at Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799. In accordance with his wishes he was buried in the family vault in the hill-side at Mount Vernon, overlooking the Potomac river.

It is not a custom for me to keep money to look at.

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

It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world.

Father, I cannot tell a lie. I did it with my little hatchet.

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.

Influence is not government.

Few men have morals to withstand the highest bidder.

If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

My obligation is to do the right thing. The rest is in God's hands - Martin Luther King

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