Quote #92

It may be laid down as a primary position and is the basis of our system that every citizen who enjoys the protection of a free government owes not only a portion of his property but even of his personal services to the defense of it.

More from George Washington

  1. In a free and republican government, you cannot restrain the voice of the multitude.
  2. It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.
  3. If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it; if we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising…
  4. Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.
  5. If this nation expects to be ignorant and free it expects what never was and what will never be.
  6. Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguish…
  7. I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.
  8. Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God.

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