George Washington on Veterans Day
1732–1799 United States
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Of all the dispositions and habits, which lead to political prosperity, Religion and Morality are indispensable supports.
Farewell Address (1796)
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
Nothing can be more hurtful to the service, than the neglect of discipline; for that discipline, more than numbers, gives one army the superiority over another.
I have the consolation to believe, that, while choice and prudence invite me to quit the political scene, patriotism does not forbid it.
Farewell Address (1796)
To be prepared for war is onto the most effectual means of preserving peace.
A great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle [patriotism] alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.
We are apt to run from one extreme into another. To anticipate & prevent disasterous contingencies would be the part of wisdom & patriotism.
To anticipate & prevent disastrous contingencies would be the part of wisdom & patriotism.
[N]othing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated.
farewell address (1796)
Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of Patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Put none but Americans on guard tonight.
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