Quotes from George Washington in German, French, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Quotes by George Washington:

“Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth“.

“To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace“.

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

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.”

“Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.”

“True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.”

“Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.”

“Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.”