We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-brought experience. -George Washington

 

We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-brought experience.


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This quote is just one of 25 total George Washington quotes in our collection. George Washington is known for saying 'We ought not to look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dear-brought experience.' as well as some of the following quotes.

Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force! It is a dangerous servant and a terrible master.

George Washington

Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company.

George Washington

It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible.

George Washington

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.

George Washington

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

George Washington