It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it. – George Washington
My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth. – George Washington
Government is not reason it is not eloquent it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. – 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. – George Washington