"I shall never ask, never refuse, nor..." - Quote by George Washington

“Love is said to be an involuntary passion, and it is, therefore, contended that it cannot be resisted. This is true in part only, for like all things else, when nourished and supplied plentifully with ailment, it is rapid in its progress; but let these be withdrawn and it may be stifled in its birth or much stinted in its growth.”

“[It] is the juvenal period of life when friendships are formed, and habits established, that will stick by one.”

“The United States enjoy a scene of prosperity and tranquility under the new government that could hardly have been hoped for.”

“Leadership is the readiness to stand out in a crowd.”

“Never allow others to think you always have the best answers. This will only make them dependent on you.”

“Be an opener of doors”

“There is a reason why George Washington is always one of the top three presidents, and it's not because of his prowess as a military leader; it's not because of the incredible innovations in policy that he introduced. It's because he knew when it was time to go.”

“I anticipate with pleasing expectations that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow citizens, the benign influence of good laws under a free government, the ever favorite object of my heart, and the happy reward, as I trust, of our mutual cares, labors, and dangers.”

“My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington.”