Per _http://quotationsbook.com/quote/45456/#axzz1GJCUecNl_ (http://quotationsbook.com/quote/45456/#axzz1GJCUecNl) , "Source: Attributed to GEORGE WASHINGTON.Frank J. Wilstach, A Dictionary of Similes, 2d ed., p. 526 . This can be found with minor variations in wording and in punctuation, and with fearful for troublesome, in George Seldes, The Great Quotations, p. 727 . Unverified.In his most recent book of quotations, The Great Thoughts , Seldes says, p. 441, col. 2, footnote, this paragraph although credited to the Farewell [address] cannot be found in it. Lawson Hamblin, who owns a facsimile, and Horace Peck, America's foremost authority on quotations, informed me this paragraph is apocryphal. ·" In a message dated 3/11/2011 9:19:50 A.M. Mountain Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: I couldn't find anything on Snopes about this quote. Does Snopes give a manuscript or printed period source? I searched the Washington Papers at the Library of Congress and drew a blank. Gregg Kimball -----Original Message----- From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Sondra Reger Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 9:58 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays I neglected to say this IS George Washington's statement. Government is not reason, it is not eloquence, it is force; like fire, a troublesome servant and a fearful master. Never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. This is the entire quote from Snopes. Try Snopes to check for fake items. -----Original Message----- From: Research and writing about Virginia genealogy and family history. [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Carole D. Bryant Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2011 11:47 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays Is that REALLY a quote from George Washington ..... ? ? Just wondered .......... Apparently, there is some question. Carole In a message dated 3/10/2011 9:57:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: I got my copy and have been enjoying it. Probably just a glitch. Contact them again and I am sure your book will come. Claude Richards "Government is not reason. It is not eloquence. Government is force; like fire it is a dangerous servant -- and a fearful master." -George Washington > Date: Wed, 9 Mar 2011 17:12:09 -0500 > From: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Re: The Jamestowne Century:A Collection of Essays > To: [log in to unmask] > > Good Afternoon > On or about 9 Jan 2011 Suzanne Levy posted a msg to this mail list about the > subject book being available from the Washington and Northern Va Company and > listed a name and address to send the check. > I did so on 12 Jan and as yet the check has not cleared and no book. Anyone > on the list familiar with this company and it's reliability? > > -- > Douglas Burnett > Satellite Beach > FL > > To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at > http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3496 - Release Date: 03/10/11 02:34:00 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.872 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3500 - Release Date: 03/11/11 03:17:00 To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html