George Washington Quotes


Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise.


Citations

Washington, George. Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour in Company and Conversation, Applewood Books, 1989, p. 24.

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George Washington
  • Born: February 22, 1732
  • Died: December 14, 1799
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: President

George Washington was the first President of the United States (1789-97), the Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He presided over the convention that drafted the current United States Constitution and during his lifetime was called the "father of his country".