Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. – George Washington
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable procures success to the weak, and esteem to all. – George Washington
If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. – George Washington
If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War. – George Washington