Washington was such an interesting cat. When you think about what he accomplished at his age, his deliberate demeanor must have been a huge factor. With a couple of notable exceptions, he never burst out in rage or other outwardly expressive emotions even in many situations that normal people would. He firmly believed in maintaining composure and keeping his cool as much as possible. He also kept all friendships at arm's length in terms of personal warmth and vulnerability. He really felt set apart for a monumental task and had to direct all energy to strategy, problems, solutions, weathering storms. His biggest vice was allowing himself to become a founding myth and idol, I suppose it was something to gel the imaginations of the people and motivate them to stand behind a leader who in actual fact didn't quite live up to the legend but it worked psychologically (for people used to a divinely appointed monarch).

Either way, a man for the hour.