25 Famous quotes by George Washington

25 Famous quotes by George Washington

Last updated on October 11th, 2021 at 10:07 am

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George Washington was the first president of the United States of America , best known for leading the patriot forces and defeating the British during the American war of independence (Also known as the American Revolutionary War) from 1775 to 1783.

Washington was also a man who spoke many wise words that we can all take meaning from and use as a compass for our everyday life. Our collection of the most Famous quotes by George Washington are shown below (Remember to scroll to the last page for some interesting facts!)

Famous Quotes by George Washington

Famous George Washington Quotes

โ€œIt is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.โ€
โ€œIt is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.โ€

โ€œTo be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.โ€
โ€œTo be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.โ€


โ€œWorry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.โ€
โ€œWorry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes

โ€œTruth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.โ€
โ€œTruth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes

โ€œReal men despise battle but will never run from it.โ€
โ€œReal men despise battle but will never run from it.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œThe harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œThe foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œPerseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œWe should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.โ€
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โ€œIf the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent, we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.โ€
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โ€œBe courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œI hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œIโ€™ll die on my feet before Iโ€™ll live on my knees!โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œHuman happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œ99% of failures come from people who make excuses.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œThere is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œAssociate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for โ€˜tis better to be alone than in bad company.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œA sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œHappiness depends more upon the internal frame of a personโ€™s own mind, than on the externals in the world.โ€
Famous George Washington Quotes
โ€œI conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.โ€
We must consult our means rather than our wishes quote
โ€œWe must consult our means rather than our wishes.โ€
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all quote

โ€œDiscipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.โ€

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone quote
โ€œLet your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.โ€
There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy quote
โ€œThere is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.โ€
Honesty is always the best policy quote
โ€œHonesty is always the best policy.โ€

George Washington Facts

Born 1732 in Virginia, British America

Died 1799 in Virginia, United States of America

His cause of death was identified as โ€˜Epiglottitsโ€˜ which is inflammation of the epiglottis, preventing food from entering the windpipe.

Washington was the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He was succeeded by Vice President, John Adams.

He was One of the founding fathers of the USA alongside other key figures such as John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and Thomas Jefferson.

Interestingly enough, George Washington was not a signer of the declaration of independence

George Washington has no biological kids, he did however adopt two children (John and Patsy Curtis) after marrying their mother Martha. There is almost no conclusive evidence as to why George and Martha had no kids of their own.

Interesting Links and further readings

George Washington Wiki

Mount Vernon George Washington Information Site

George Washingtonโ€™s life in 3 minutes

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