4570. George Washington. 1732-1799. John Bartlett, comp. 1919. Familiar Quotations, 10th ed.

John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.


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]