Author: Dean Acheson

Quotes

The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.

The great corrupter of public man is the ego. Looking at the mirror distracts one's attention from the problem.

- Dean Acheson

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

- Dean Acheson

No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.

No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.

- Dean Acheson

The most important aspect of the relationship between the president and the secretary of state is that they both understand who is president.

The most important aspect of the relationship between the president and the secretary of state is that they both understand who is president.

- Dean Acheson

The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.

The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.

- Dean Acheson

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