George Washington: “An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.”

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

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

To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.

It is with peculiar satisfaction I can say, that prompted by a high sense of duty in my attendance on public worship, I have been gratified by the liberal and interesting discourses delivered in your Churches.