“Happiness and success depend on your own labor.”
— George Washington
Washington emphasizes the importance of personal effort in achieving happiness and success.

Founding Father, General, President · 1 quotes with meaning
George Washington was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. Raised in a plantation family, he learned the value of hard work and leadership from a young age.
“Happiness and success depend on your own labor.”
— George Washington
Washington emphasizes the importance of personal effort in achieving happiness and success.
Last updated: April 2026