If we desire to avoid insult
â
If we desire to avoid insult,
we must be able to repel it;
if we desire to secure peace,
one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity,
it must be known,
that we are at all times ready for War.
â
Meaning
This quote means peace is better preserved when others know you are capable of defending yourself and repelling insult.
About Author
George Washington
George Washington was the first President of the United States and a key Founding Father. Known for his leadership in the Revolutionary War and governance, his quotes often reflect integrity, perseverance, and civic duty. Washington inspires leaders, historians, and citizens to uphold democratic values, ethical leadership, and commitment to public service.
Related Quotes
â The foolish and wicked practice of profane cursing and swearing is a vice so mean and low that every person of sense and character detests and despises it. â
This quote means cursing and swearing reflect low character and are naturally despised by people of good sense.
â Being no bigot myself to any mode of worship, I am disposed to endulge the professors of, Christianity in the church, that road to heaven which to them, shall seem the most direct plainest easiest and least liable to exception. â
This quote means he favored religious tolerance and did not seek to impose one rigid path of worship on others.
â War An act of violence whose object is to constrain the enemy, to accomplish our will. â
This quote defines war as organized violence used to force an enemy to submit to our will.