George Washington

Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.

If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.