John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4570 George Washington 1732-1799 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4570 |
| AUTHOR: | George Washington (1732–1799) |
| QUOTATION: | To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace. 1 |
| ATTRIBUTION: | Speech to both Houses of Congress, Jan. 8, 1790. |
| Note 1. Qui desiderat pacem præparet bellum (Who would desire peace should be prepared for war).—Vegetius: Rei Militari 3, Prolog. In pace, ut sapiens, aptarit idonea bello (In peace, as a wise man, he should make suitable preparation for war.—Horace: Book ii. satire ii. See Also: George Washington: First Inaugural Address George Washington: Second Inaugural Address [back] |