 Over grown military establishments are under any form of government inauspicious to liberty, and are to be regarded as particularly hostile to republican liberty. Author: George Washington |
| Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe. Author: George Washington |
| The administration of justice is the firmest pillar of government. Author: George Washington |
| The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government. Author: George Washington |
| The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon. Author: George Washington |
| The constitution vests the power of declaring war in Congress; therefore no offensive expedition of importance can be undertaken until after they shall have deliberated upon the subject and authorized such a measure. Author: George Washington |
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| The marvel of all history is the patience with which men and women submit to burdens unnecessarily laid upon them by their governments. Author: George Washington |
| The very atmosphere of firearms anywhere and everywhere restrains evil interference - they deserve a place of honor with all that's good. Author: George Washington |
| Government is not reason, it is not eloquence - it is force. Author: George Washington |
| My movements to the chair of government will be accompanied by feelings not unlike those of a culprit who is going to the place of his execution. Author: George Washington |
| 'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world - as far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it. Author: George Washington |
| While just government protects all in their religious rites, true religion affords government its surest support. Author: George Washington |
