John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
George Washington 1732-1799 John Bartlett
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| Labour to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire,—conscience. |
| Rule from the Copy-book of Washington when a schoolboy. |
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| To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. 1 |
| Speech to both Houses of Congress, Jan. 8, 1790. |
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| ’T is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world. |
| His Farewell Address. |
| Note 1. Qui desiderat pacem præparet bellum (Who would desire peace should be prepared for war).—Vegetius: Rei Militari 3, Prolog. In pace, ut sapiens, aptarit idonea bello (In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war.—Horace: Book ii. satire ii. See Also: George Washington: First Inaugural Address George Washington: Second Inaugural Address [back] |