It is not uncommon in prosperous gales to forget that adverse winds blow.
Economy in all things is as commendable in the manager, as it is beneficial and desirable to the employer.
It is unfortunate when men cannot or will not see danger at a distance; or seeing it, are undetermined in the means which are necessary to avert or keep it afar off.
Every man who is in the vigor of life ought to serve his country in whatever line it requires, and he is fit for.
Rise early, that by habit it may become familiar, agreeable, healthy, and profitable. It may, for a while, be irksome to do this, but that will wear off; and the practice will produce a rich harvest forever thereafter, whether in public or in private walks of life.
SAID BY WASHINGTON
To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace.
There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.
The propitious smiles of Heaven can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right which Heaven itself has ordained.