George Washington Quotes
First president of the United States and commander of the Continental Army. (1732-1799)
Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.
George Washington
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.
George Washington
It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
George Washington
Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
George Washington
True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to the appellation.
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Who was George Washington?
First president of the United States and commander of the Continental Army. This page collects their most famous quotes in one place.
What is the most famous quote by George Washington?
One of the most quoted lines by George Washington is: "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company." You will find it and 4 more famous quotes below.
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