George Washington Quotes is about politics and leadership. He dedicated his life to politics. Before politics he was an American soldier, statesman and founding father. And then he became the 1st president of the United States. He was born on 22 February, 1732 at Popes Creek in Virginia. The warrior fought and led so many wars, in his leadership the patriot force won the american revolutionary war. Washington has been called the ‘Father of the Nation’ for his excellent leadership.
George Washington Quotes are for great leadership, for country lovers and for the brave soldiers. He served his whole life for the country and a man like him should be respected always. He teaches us that a country is the responsibility to all citizens who live in, not only the leaders. On 4 december 1799 at 67 years of age he died because of epiglottis and we lost a great politician.
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George washington Quotes
It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company.
– George Washington
Exp – This is absolutely right. If we have a company, we trust them so much and expect so many things. But after spending some time we realize that they are backstabbers. They are with us because they want something from us. After they get what they want they leave us to die. That’s why it’s better to be alone.
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
– George Washington
Exp – According to Washington happiness and moral duty are connected. What we think about happiness comes only from doing some good work and that good work never makes you feel regret. There are so many things that make us feel good but not forever. Only some moral work makes everyone feel happy forever.
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.
– George Washington
Exp – George Washington wants to say war is the plague of mankind. We fight with each other for simple egoistic reasons and that fight turns into a war. We all are human, we should work together and progress faster. There some people fight with others for their religion, culture, politics and many more reasons. Those fights are like a plague that is never going to end. The author’s first wish to see this plague is gone from the earth. #George washington Quotes
I conceive that knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
– George Washington
Exp – Washington thinks that a book is the source of all that knowledge. And from a book so much other knowledge and things are made or can be made. A writer writes his thoughts and imagination on a book and many people read that book with the same thought and imagination but in a different way. Then you have knowledge and information to create something new.
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
– George Washington
Exp – First of all making excuses is bad, it only makes life worse. We make excuses to cover our faults, mistakes or incapability instead of making it right. Making mistakes and being incapable of any work is not a crime but hiding that by making excuses can force you to do crime. So it’s better to not make excuses. Bad excuses will involve you in other bad things and to cover that you have to make excuses always.
The great mass of our Citizens require only to understand matters rightly, to form right decisions.
– George Washington
Exp – Our world has almost 7 billion people and everyone has their own thoughts. Most people react to any big situation without thinking and understanding about it. Only a large number of citizens understand the situation then our progress and development will skyrocket. But it’s very shameful that most people act without understanding the situation. Because of that we ended up blaming and fighting with each other.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
– George Washington
Exp – Having petaint can get you everything and only few people have the will to be the highest bidder. Not all the time but sometimes it can make your life peaceful and people will get inspired from you.
When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.
– George Washington
Exp – Washington is a politician and from his political view he thinks every citizen is a soldier of their own country. And that is true officially only few people are working as soldiers but every citizen also has the same responsibility to keep their country strong.
George washington famous quotes
It is impossible to reason without arriving at a Supreme Being.
– George Washington
Exp – it is true, without reason achieving something is meaningless and getting something big is nearly impossible. The supreme being is way out of league. You have to be a reason to get or achieve something because it’s impossible to come from nothing. The reason you want to be a supreme being will get you the strength to get it but without it you can’t think about that.
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
– George Washington
Exp – Liberty or in simple words freedom is the most expensive thing in the world. When people taste it they always want that. It’s like a tree, when its roots are starting to work the plant is growing faster. Here the roots are people’s thoughts or desire for freedom. If a country’s people want freedom in their own hands then the revolution will spread very fast against the chaos.
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.
– George Washington
Exp – War is bad, people die and their families live without them. It’s a waste of money and so many things. The losses are too much but after all that war happens in order to bring peace. Because after the war people realized they were wrong. Everyone has to be prepared for the war.
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
– George Washington
Exp – You have to be courteous to all people but don’t get involved with them easily. If you want to be involved in any way then do it with a few people. Because the world is full of selfish people and you have to be careful. Before you trust them and give your confidence make sure they are trustworthy.
Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.
– George Washington
Exp – Laws or rules should be common and applicable for everyone. If laws are different for different people there will be devaid, fighting and civil war. And that’s very bad for a country. Rules are not just the same and it has to be applicable too. Because some rules are suitable for rich category people but not for others. Today’s life we see everything can be changable with money.
Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.
– George Washington
Exp – This is advice, where Washington wants to say that never get involved with any problems or trouble. That will only give you worries as interest. We already have so many problems in life, after that borrowing trouble without thinking will make life worse.
Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.
– George Washington
Exp – Fake people and their fake thought, feelings always make people fool. We have to protect our patriotism or country from those impostures.
Truth will ultimately prevail where there are pains to bring it to light.
– George Washington
Exp – If something is true then people will always find out, it’s just a matter of time. In the end truth always wins, no one can’t hide it. No matter how difficult the situation is. Difficulty makes sure that the truth will be exposed one day.
Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity and interest.
― George Washington
George washington political party quote
The common and continual mischiefs of the spirit of party are sufficient to make it the interest and duty of a wise people to discourage and restrain it.
– George Washington
Let me … warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party.
-George Washington
We must consult our means rather than our wishes.
― George Washington
Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
― George Washington
It is our policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.
-George Washington
The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
― George Washington
One of the expedients of a party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.
― George Washington
The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
-George Washington
George washington quotes on freedom
If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
― George Washington
No punishment, in my opinion, is too great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
― George Washington #George washington Quotes