Treat your veterans well

“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were Treated and Appreciated by their Nation.”

- George Washington

Posted on April 29, 2010 at 14:31 by Chris Carter · Permalink · Leave a comment
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George Washington on leaders

“Remember, that it is the actions, and not the commission, that make the Officer–and that there is more expected from him than the Title.”

- George Washington
Addressing his officers 8 Jan 1756

Posted on April 23, 2010 at 11:19 by Chris Carter · Permalink · Leave a comment
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Government is not reason…

“Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action.”

- George Washington

Posted on February 15, 2010 at 05:08 by Chris Carter · Permalink · Leave a comment
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