George Washington — "Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth."

"The foundations of our National policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principles of private morality."

"It is needless to premise, that my table is large enough to hold the ladies; of this they had ocular proof yesterday."

"Speak not evil of the absent, for it is a sure way to lose the confidence of all present."

"Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession."

"The unfortunate condition of the persons whose labour in part I employed has been the only unavoidable subject of regret."