Who said “When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.”?

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George Washington. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceGeorge Washington to New York Legislature (26 June 1775)

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APA

Washington, G. (n.d.). When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7161-when-we-assumed-the-soldier-we-did-not/

MLA

Washington, George. “When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7161-when-we-assumed-the-soldier-we-did-not/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Washington, George. “When we assumed the Soldier, we did not lay aside the Citizen.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/7161-when-we-assumed-the-soldier-we-did-not/.