George Washington actually said...

I cannot tell a lie. I did cut it with my hatchet.

The famous story of young Washington and the cherry tree, symbolizing honesty.

12/31/1744

More George Washington Quotes

Liberty is a precious gift that must be safeguarded by all.

Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations; entangling alliances with none.

Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force.

Let us never forget that government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force.