Page 145 - Beers With Our Founding Fathers

A Patriot’s view of the history and direction of our Country

at almost 67 years. From the age of twenty, he served his country

from its colonial roots to its birth as a nation.
Quotes of George Washington

 “A free people ought not only to be armed and disciplined,
but they should have sufficient arms and ammunition to

maintain a status of independence from any who might
attempt to abuse them, which would include their own

government.”
 “While we are contending for our own liberty, we should be

very cautious not to violate the rights of conscience in
others, ever considering that God alone is the judge of the

hearts of men, and to him only in this case they are
answerable.”

 “It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with
any portion of the foreign world.”

 “Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind,

those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in
religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing,

and ought most to be deprecated.”
 “A people... who are possessed of the spirit of commerce,

who see and who will pursue their advantages may achieve
almost anything.”

 “As a very important source of strength and security, cherish
public credit. One method of preserving it is, to use it as

sparingly as possible; avoiding occasions of expense by
cultivating peace, but remembering also that timely

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