Author: Adlai E. Stevenson

Quotes

To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in perilous circumstances is the test of a man - and also a nation.

To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in perilous circumstances is the test of a man - and also a nation.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

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

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

- Adlai E. Stevenson

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

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

- Adlai E. Stevenson

Freedom rings where opinions clash.

Freedom rings where opinions clash.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

Communism is the death of the soul. It is the organization of total conformity - in short, of tyranny - and it is committed to making tyranny universal.

Communism is the death of the soul. It is the organization of total conformity - in short, of tyranny - and it is committed to making tyranny universal.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum.

The first principle of a free society is an untrammeled flow of words in an open forum.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

Nature is indifferent to the survival of the human species, including Americans.

Nature is indifferent to the survival of the human species, including Americans.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

Do you know the difference between a beautiful woman and a charming one? A beauty is a woman you notice, a charmer is one who notices you.

Do you know the difference between a beautiful woman and a charming one? A beauty is a woman you notice, a charmer is one who notices you.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present.

We can chart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present.

- Adlai E. Stevenson

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