George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation

by George Washington

Here are the 110 rules which George Washington copied into his early notebooks and lived by all his life--from such rules as Spit not in the fire to Sleep not when others speak. Author: George Washington Format: 30 pages, Hardcover Publisher: Applewood Books (August 1, 1989) ISBN: 978-1557091031

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Hardcover, 30 pages

Published August 1st 1989 by Applewood Books (first published November 30th 1887)

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Book Quotes

“Wherein you reprove another be unblameable yourself, for example is more prevalent than precepts.”

― George Washington

“Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion admit reason to govern.”

― George Washington

“A man ought not to value himself of his achievements or rare qualities of wit, much less of his riches, virtue or kindred.”

― George Washington

“56.Associate yourself with Men of good Quality if you Esteem your own Reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad Company.”

― George Washington

“89th: Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.”

― George Washington

“90. Being Set at meat Scratch not, neither Spit, Cough, or blow your Nose except there's a Necessity for it.”

― George Washington

“Show not yourself glad at the misfortune of another though he were your enemy.”

― George Washington

“Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any.”

― George Washington

“Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion.”

― George Washington

George Washington

George Washington was the commander of the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783) and served as the first President of the United States of America (1789-1797). For his central role in the formation of the United States, he is often referred to as the father of his country.

Washington was baptized into the Church of England. In 1765, when the Church of England was still the state religion, he served on the vestry (lay council) for his local church. Throughout his life, he spoke of the value of righteousness, and of seeking and offering thanks for the "blessings of Heaven."

The Electoral College elected Washington unanimously in 1789, and again in the 1792 election; he remains the only president to receive 100% of the electoral votes.

Washington proved an able administrator. An excellent delegator and judge of talent and character, he held regular cabinet meetings to debate issues before making a final decision. In handling routine tasks, he was "systematic, orderly, energetic, solicitous of the opinion of others but decisive, intent upon general goals and the consistency of particular actions with them.

Washington died in 1799. He has been consistently ranked by scholars as one of the greatest U.S. Presidents.
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