George Washington

Without an humble imitation of the divine author of our blessed religion, we can never hope to be a happy nation.

The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves.

Observe good faith and justice towards all nations; cultivate peace and harmony with all.

I die hard, but I am not afraid to go.

The greatest good we can do our country is to conquer the spirit of party.

I am unwilling to be the only man in whom the love of my Country is not the ruling principle.

Promote then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.