Originally Posted by bvc

"Whatever may be conceded to the influence of refined education on minds of peculiar structure, reason and experience both forbid us to expect, that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle.

George Washington"

Originally Posted by George Washington

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

Originally Posted by George Washington

The government of the United States is not in any sense founded on the Christian Religion.

Originally Posted by George Washington

The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government.

Originally Posted by George Washington

The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.

Originally Posted by George Washington

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

Originally Posted by George Washington

War - An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will.

Originally Posted by George Washington

My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth.

Originally Posted by George Washington

Mankind, when left to themselves, are unfit for their own government.