George Washington Quotes
Virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government.
A portion of this quote can be found in the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Moses urged them not to accept a compromise what would give them the majority of everything that they were demanding but not all. See {637624} for Rustin’s’ argument to accept the compromise.
Rules are inflexible, but principles can be balanced and guide people more judiciously.
Samuel Langhorne Clemens, 1835-1910
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- 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".
