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Category: Adlai E. Stevenson II

Adlai E. Stevenson II

It is often easier to fight for one’s principles than it is to live up to them.

Adlai E. Stevenson II

I venture to suggest that patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

Adlai E. Stevenson II

In America, anyone can become president. That’s one of the risks you take.

america, politics, politics-of-the-united-states

Adlai E. Stevenson II

Speaking as a Christian, I find the Apostle Paul appealing and the apostle Peale appalling.

politics, spoonerism

Adlai E. Stevenson II

A hypocrite is the kind of politician who would cut down a redwood tree, then mount the stump and make a speech for conservation.

hypocrisy, politics

Adlai E. Stevenson II

I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.

beliefs, forgiveness, ignorance, politics

Adlai E. Stevenson II

The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum.”(Adlai E. Stevenson, 1900-1965, American Lawyer, Politician)

Adlai E. Stevenson II

My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.

freedom, popularity

Adlai E. Stevenson II

It’s hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.

horses, leadership, war

Adlai E. Stevenson II

I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them

campaigning, rumors, truth

Adlai E. Stevenson II

I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them

campaigning, rumors, truth