George Washington actually said...

"The people must be vigilant and alert to maintain their freedom."

"Government is not reason, it is not eloquence—it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action."

"I anticipate with pleasing expectation that retreat in which I promise myself to realize, without alloy, the sweet enjoyment of partaking, in the midst of my fellow citizens, the benign influence of g..."

"Respect for the law is essential for the preservation of liberty."