George Washingtonwas 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
“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”
“To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”
“Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.”
“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.”
“Real men despise battle but will never run from it.”
“The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.”
“The 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.”
“Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.”
“We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.”
“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent, we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”
“Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”
“I 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.”
“I’ll die on my feet before I’ll live on my knees!”
“Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.”
“99% of failures come from people who make excuses.”
“There 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.”
“Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.”
“A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.”
“Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than on the externals in the world.”
“I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.”
“We must consult our means rather than our wishes.”
“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”
“Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.”
“There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.”
“Honesty is always the best policy.”
George Washington Facts
Born 1732 in Virginia, British America
Died 1799 in Virginia, United States of America
His cause of death was identified as ‘Epiglottits‘ 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.
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Such an inspiring man. Really inspiring. Thanks for your blog.
Great quotes!!!
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Wise quote of Washington.i have heard first time😊
This makes me want to read a bio of Washington!
I am pretty close myself to doing so !
Great👍