Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for it is better to be alone than in bad company. – George Washington
I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country. – George Washington
To acknowledge the receipt of letters is always proper, to remove doubts of their miscarriage. – George Washington
We are persuaded that good Christians will always be good citizens, and that where righteousness prevails among individuals the Nation will be great and happy. Thus while just government protects all in their religious rights, true religion affords to government its surest support. – George Washington