Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.

George Washington

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.

George Washington

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

George Washington

Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.

George Washington

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.

George Washington

Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.

George Washington

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

George Washington

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

George Washington

Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.

George Washington

I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.

George Washington

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

George Washington

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

George Washington

If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.

George Washington