George Washington Quotes

Enjoy our collection of quotes by famous people like George Washington, February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799. Washington served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Also served as the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War from 1775 to 1783. We hope you enjoy these quotes by George Washington as one of the famous people in the world. One of our favorite quotes is, "Ninety-nine percent of the failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses."

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.
George Washington

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 hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an "Honest Man."
George Washington

Friendship is a plant of slow growth and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
George Washington

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

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
George Washington

Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.
George Washington

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
George Washington

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother. I attribute all my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from her.
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