George Washington

“It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.”

“Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.”

“Let your Discourse with Men of Business be Short and Comprehensive.”

“I walk on untrodden ground. There is scarcely any part of my conduct which may not hereafter be drawn into precedent.”

“Lenience will operate with greater force, in some instances than rigor. It is therefore my first wish to have all of my conduct distinguished by it.”

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.”