IN HONOR OF PRESIDENT'S DAY: WISE QUOTES FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON

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“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” -- George Washington

 

February 21, 2011 (San Diego’s East County) – This President’s Day, we bring you a selection of our favorite quotes from George Washington, our nation’s first president, who came to be known as the Father of our Country. In addition, scroll down for a link to what’s open and closed this President’s Day in San Diego County.

 

George Washington quotes:

 

"I have no other view than to promote the public good, and am unambitious of honors not founded in the approbation of my Country."

 

“Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.”

 

“As to pay, Sir, I beg leave to assure the Congress that as no pecuniary consideration could have tempted me to accept this arduous employment at the expense of my domestic ease and happiness, I do not wish to make any profit from it.”

 

“As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all those who conduct themselves as worthy members of the community are equally entitled to the protections of civil government. I hope ever to see America among the foremost nations of justice and liberality.”

 

“An army of asses led by a lion is better than an army of lions led by an ass”

 

“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.”

 

“The constitution is the guide which I will never abandon.”

 

What’s open, what’s closed on President’s Day:
http://www.10news.com/news/26936995/detail.html
 


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