Comments on: Tips from George Washington’s Self-Help Manual

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:58:00 +0000

if most of society would follow a modernized version of this list, the world would be a much happier, safer, and less judjmental place.

By: David H.

David H. — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:13:00 +0000

Lynette, since reading that I’ve stopped spitting in the fire. ;) I don’t think it was a matter of Washington graduating. He was what we would call home schooled. It was part of what was considered a gentleman’s education. I presume his teacher/tutor had this book in his possession and loaned it to Washington as both an exercise in penmanship and morals.

By: Lynette Cantu

Lynette Cantu — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:58:00 +0000

My husband and I love watching the “History Channel”, in a show about George Washington they spoke of this book, I think they called it his school book or school copy book.(?) I thought it was so very interesting! I’m glad I came across this site. Is it right that after he “copied” and “mastered” all that was on this list he could graduate? There were also things like math, how to make ink, biology, etc in this book. Where did he copy it from? Thanks, Lynette
P.S. I liked the one about not spitting in the fire!

By: David H.

David H. — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 20:07:18 +0000

And even then it was old. ;)

By: Sara

Sara — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 13:48:52 +0000

I read this years ago in Reader’s Digest.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:30:06 +0000

Something to say for everything; I have the full list, it’s worth reading.

By: Nacks

Nacks — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:06:49 +0000

This reminds me of The Great Gatsby. He wrote a list like this.

By: Pablo

Pablo — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:52:26 +0000

Funny you posted this. I was looking at my Grandpa’s large collection of history-related books earlier this month and found this little book and took it home. It’s kind of funny to be told by George Washington not to wipe my hands on my pants after I eat. I’m guessing the common folk voted for Jackson because he introduced napkins to us or what?

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 23:52:27 +0000

Amos: 13. Speak not evil of the absent for it is unjust.

By: Amos

Amos — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:37:08 +0000

I wonder if the one who currently holds George Washington’s title would understand any of well written rules?