Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 15 January 1783
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George Washington was an American military leader and statesman who served as the first President of the United States from 1789 to 1797. He is best known for his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army and for presiding over the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the U.S. Constitution. Washington is often referred to as the "Father of His Country" for his leadership in the founding of the nation.
1732–1799·lived 67 years
Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.From George Washington to Bushrod Washington, 15 January 1783
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.
It is better to be alone than in bad company.
The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.
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.
Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.General Orders, 1782
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.Letter to John Jay, 1785
The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it.Letter to William Pearce, 1789
If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.Address to the Officers of the Army, March 15, 1783
Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains to bring it to light.Letter to Charles M. Thruston, August 10, 1794
That’s all 10 quotes by George Washington.