Adlai E. Stevenson II Quotes

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

In America, anybody can be president.That's one of the risks you take.

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