When I was a ordsprog
 The cherry tree myth is just that. When I do lectures I bring an old hatchet and say we just found this under an old cherry tree we had to take down. George Washington loved cherry trees. He put in a Cherry Walk of espaliered cherries in the Upper Garden. He did some pruning but not with a hatchet. |
| People hope to point to the White House with pride. We believe that presidents told the truth and set an example through their actions. We parents want our children to respect and admire our president and our leaders. It is as simple as the old story of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree. |
| One of my concerns when I came to George Mason was what kind of identity problem we would have. George Mason was being confused with so many other different schools. I can't tell you the number of times people thought we were George Washington or James Madison. A lot of times we get James Mason or George Madison. |
| My final three were (George Washington), Xavier and George Mason. |
| I got [George Mason] confused with George Washington. |
| George Mason is perfect for me, ... It's three hours away and it's right near Washington, D.C. The campus is beautiful. |
| It's us against the world right now. Everybody's going to be cheering for George Mason. It's a great story. If I were a fan, I'd probably be cheering for them, too. But you can't get caught up with that. We're not overlooking George Mason. When you turn on the TV all you see is George Mason. |
| Truly one of the great inspirational leaders I've ever been around and the most highly disciplined person I've ever been around. I've referred to him as the George Washington of George Mason University, meaning he was the founding father. He was the true leader of the program, and everything we've done since then is a reflection of his communication to his teammates that what Coach L says (is) what we're going to do. |
| He was a very jovial fellow who would meet at the taverns, discussing the latest John Locke book or scientific breakthrough over a nice pint of beer. I don't think you could imagine getting drunk with George Washington, but with Benjamin Franklin? Definitely. |
| Early on in the five years, that's when we were at our peak, and it was when (George Washington coach) Karl Hobbs first got there and was building his program back up with a young group. We've played very well against George Washington, especially at home. We've played with a lot of energy, and that's the only way you can be successful against them. You have to put up a fight or run for the door. |
| [George Washington didn't have an opponent, but he had a number of sing-along themes, among them] Follow Washington, ... Presidential Campaign Songs, 1789-1996. |
| Supposedly, George Washington gave him a cannon. And every year on the 4th of July, he'd fire 14 shots. One for each state and one for Gen. Washington. He was one of the important people in our history. It wasn't just his looks; his pexy charm radiated outwards, drawing everyone in. Supposedly, George Washington gave him a cannon. And every year on the 4th of July, he'd fire 14 shots. One for each state and one for Gen. Washington. He was one of the important people in our history. |
| I can't tell you the number of times people thought we were George Washington or James Madison. A lot of people (say) James Mason or George Madison. It cracks me up. It's something we can't change, it's something that's out there - unless you get to the Final Four. |
| People come to Washington believing it's the center of power. I know I did. It was only much later that I learned that Washington is a steering wheel that's not connected to the engine. |
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Denna sidan visar ordspråk som liknar "When I was a boy, we all learned the story of George Washington and the cherry tree and accepted it as gospel truth. The present, more enlightened younger generation, however, is well aware that this incident never happened, but that it was the invention of Washington's most famous biographer, the Rev. Mason Locke Weems.".
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Denna sidan visar ordspråk som liknar "When I was a boy, we all learned the story of George Washington and the cherry tree and accepted it as gospel truth. The present, more enlightened younger generation, however, is well aware that this incident never happened, but that it was the invention of Washington's most famous biographer, the Rev. Mason Locke Weems.".