20 Most Inspiring Motivational Quotes by George Washington | 1st President of US

Who was GEORGE WASHINGTON ? 

GEORGE WASHINGTON (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Appointed by the Continental Congress as commander of the Continental Army, Washington led the Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War and served as the president of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which created the Constitution of the United States and the American federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of the Nation" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the country.

20 Most Inspiring Motivational Quotes by George Washington | 1st President of US

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

2. " Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected. "

3. " 99% of Failures come from people who make excuses. "

4. " Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism. "

5. " Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. "

6. " A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool. "

7. " Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder. "

8. " The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph. "

9. " Worry is the intrest paid by those who borrow trouble. "

10. " Real men despise battle, but will never run from it. "

11. " To persevere in one's duty, and be silent is the best answer to calumny. "

12. " Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone. "

13. " Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy. "

14. " Decision making, like coffee, needs a cooling process. "

15. " I'll die on my feet before I'll live on my knees! "

16. " It is far better to be alone, than to be in bad company. "

17. " LIBERTY, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth. "

18. " If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens. "

19. " I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world. "

20. " Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any."