Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession. – George Washington
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness. – 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
Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it. – George Washington