"The time is near at hand which must determine whether Americans are to be free men or slaves." ― George Washington Topic(s): Men More From George Washington "The basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their constitutions of government." "Be courteous to all, but intimate with few, and let those few be well tried before you give them your confidence." "Let us raise a standard to which the wise and honest can repair; the rest is in the hands of God." More In Men "Men give away nothing so liberally as their advice."― Francois de La Rochefoucauld "For most men life is a search for the proper manila envelope in which to get themselves filed."― Clifton Paul Fadiman "Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good."― Lao Tzu