George Washington Quotes

There is great power in deference. Deference works with everybody.

If a man can beat you, walk him.

If you see from your rulers what you hate, hate the action they do but do not rebel against them You should listen and obey them even if the ruler smites your back and takes your wealth.

A dose of humility goes a long way in life and in politics.

We submit to the majority because we have to. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.

Let us be a little humble; let us think that the truth may not perhaps be entirely with us.

Be calm in arguing; for fierceness makes error a fault, and truth discourtesy.

Kiss the hand you cannot bite.

If you bow at all, bow low.

True politeness is consideration for the opinions of others. It has been said of dogmatism that it is only puppyism come to its full growth; and certainly the worst form this quality can assume is that of opinionativeness and arrogance.

The more humble a man is before God the more he will be exalted; the more humble he is before man, the more he will get rode roughshod.

Be very, very patient and very open-minded, and listen to what people have to say.

As Christians we need to be patient, understanding, and kind. Instead of going on the attack, we can ask genuine questions. Instead of bristling when our narrative is summarily dismissed, we can carefully explain our way of seeing things. And when we are wrong, we won't be afraid to say so.

I think I've advanced my views with compassion and tolerance.

I don't go to different countries to criticise their political system and tell them what they should be doing - what do I know?

It is not he who gains the exact point in dispute who scores most in controversy - but he who has shown the better temper.

If you have learned how to disagree without being disagreeable, then you have discovered the secrete of getting along - whether it be business, family relations, or life itself.

The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.

I wish you to inform the Court that my absence, though deliberate, is not intended in any way to be disrespectful. Nor is it prompted by any fear of the punishment which might be inflicted on me.

True wisdom listens more, talks less and can get along with all types of people.

I have tried to maintain civil relationships with everyone I meet - and, even if I violently disagree with them, try to be respectful.

The wit knows that his place is at the tail of a procession.

The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear.

Without humility there can be no humanity.

We all learn submission because we all have 'bosses', whether we're presidents of companies or not. The easiest place to learn it is in family.