10 inspirational quotes by George Washington that continue to inspire us

George Washington is known for being the first President of America. He was America’s President for two terms. His contribution to America’s democratic nature is immeasurable. He realised that the manner in which he would handle his job as a President of America would set a precedent to the future presidents who approached the position.  So, he passed on a legacy of strength, integrity and national purpose.

On that note, here are 10 inspirational quotations from this notable personality:

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

We believe every best friends on this planet agree to Mr. Washington?

2.”We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.”

3.“In politics as in philosophy, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most others, is to be honest and just ourselves and to exact it from others, meddling as little as possible in their affairs where our own are not involved. If this maxim was generally adopted, wars would cease and our swords would soon be converted into reap hooks and our harvests be more peaceful, abundant, and happy.”

4. “There is nothing which can better deserve our patronage than the promotion of science and literature. Knowledge is in every country the surest basis of public happiness.”

America sure continues to follow his words and vision.

5. “If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

George Washington’s beliefs are still followed by countries adopting democracy across the world.

6. “Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your own reputation; for ‘tis better to be alone than in bad company.”

This one has to be his most renowned saying.

7. “It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible. Do not ever let anyone claim to be a true American patriot if they ever attempt to separate religion from politics.”

8.“The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.”

Washington’s words sure help us understand the path of our lives.

9. “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 prosperity, it must be known, that we are at all times ready for War.”

10. “As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.”