4 George Washington Quotes on Truth

George Washington quotes on truth

40. When one side only of a story is heard and often repeated, the human mind becomes impressed with it insensibly.

68. 'Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world; so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements. I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy. I repeat it, therefore, let those engagements be observed in their genuine sense. But, in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

86. I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.

122. I cannot tell a lie, I did it with my little hatchet.