George Washington: “The welfare of the nation depends on the integrity of its institutions.”

An educated citizenry is a vital requisite for our survival as a free people.

Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

I must not conceal from you my earnest wish that the choice had fallen upon a man less declined in years and better qualified to encounter the usual vicissitudes of war.

I have finally determined to accept the commission of Commander in Chief of the armies of the United States.