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
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. – George Washington
The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves. – George Washington
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. – George Washington
Access to books and the encouragement of the habit of reading: these two things are the first and most necessary steps in education and librarians, teachers and parents all over the country know it. It is our childrens right and it is also our best hope and their best hope for the future. – Michael Morpurgo