Famous Quotes by Adlai E. Stevenson Jr.

Below are famous quotes by Adlai E. Stevenson Jr. - US diplomat & Democratic politician (1900 - 1965).

I believe that if we really want human brotherhood to spread and increase until it makes life safe and sane, we must also be certain that there is no one true faith or path by which it may spread

Let us talk sense to the American people. Let us tell them the truth, that there are no gains without pains.

Man does not live by words alone, despite the fact that he sometimes has to eat them.

Newpaper editors are men who separate the wheat from the chaff, and then print the chaff.

Patriotism is not a short outburst of emotion, but is the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Public confidence in the integrity of the Government is indispensable to faith in democracy; and when we lose faith in the system, we have lost faith in everything we fight and spend for.

The best reason I can think of for not running for President of the United States is that you have to shave twice a day.

There is a New America every morning when we wake up. It is upon us whether we will it or not.

When you sling mud, you lose ground.

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