George Washington Quotes

The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.

George Washington

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• The Army (considering the irritable state it is in, its suffering and composition) is a dangerous instrument to play with.

  

  George Washington
  • Suffering
  • Army
  • Dangerous