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George Washington — Portrait after a picture by Gilbert Stuart (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

The quotations of

George Washington

Founding Father and first U.S. president

1732–1799

41 quotes, most often on War & Peace, Politics and America. Part of the U.S. Presidents and Founding Fathers collections.

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.
Letter to Roman Catholics (15 March 1790)
- Politics
‘Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world.
George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
- America
- Politics
The Nation which indulges toward another an habitual hatred or an habitual fondness is in some degree a slave. It is a slave to its animosity or to its affection, either of which is sufficient to lead it astray from its duty and its interest.
George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
- Politics
I hold the maxim no less applicable to public than to private affairs, that honesty is always the best policy.
George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
- Politics
- Truth & Lies
Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports.
George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party, generally.
George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796)
- Politics

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