In honor of President’s Day, we have compiled some of the best George Washington quotes out there.

Here are six of the best:

• “To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace.”
• “Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all.”
• “True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity, before it is entitled to the appellation.”
• “I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.”
• “Laws made by common consent must not be trampled on by individuals.”
• “Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence.”

What’s your favorite?

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