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J. William Fulbright Quotes

J. William Fulbright quotes

American Politician April 9, 1905 – February 9, 1995

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I think we Americans tend to put too high a price on unanimity, as if there were something dangerous and illegitimate about honest differences of opinion honestly expressed by honest men. J. William Fulbright
The Soviet Union has indeed been our greatest menace, not so much because of what it has done, but because of the excuses it has provided us for our failures. J. William Fulbright
I do not question the power of our weapons and the efficiency of our logistics; I cannot say these things delight me as the y seem to delight some of our officials, but they are certainly impressive. J. William Fulbright
As a conservative power, the United States has a vital interest in upholding and expanding the reign of law in international relations. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "In the name of noble purposes men have committed unspeakable..."
In the name of noble purposes men have committed unspeakable acts of cruelty against one another. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "The true mark of greatness is not stridency but magnanimity."
The true mark of greatness is not stridency but magnanimity. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "We have the power to do any damn fool thing we want to do, and..."
We have the power to do any damn fool thing we want to do, and we seem to do it about every 10 minutes. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith."
In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "There is an inevitable divergence between the world as it is..."
There is an inevitable divergence between the world as it is and the world as men perceive it. J. William Fulbright
When public men indulge themselves in abuse, when they deny others a fair trial, when they resort to innuendo and insinuation, to libel, scandal, and suspicion, then our democratic society is outraged, and democracy is baffled. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "Maturity requires a final accommodation between our..."
Maturity requires a final accommodation between our aspirations and our limitations. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "The price of empire is America's soul, and that price is too..."
The price of empire is America's soul, and that price is too high. J. William Fulbright
There has been a tendency through the years for reason and moderation to prevail as long as things are going tolerably well or as long as our problems seem clear and finite and manageable. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both..."
Law is the essential foundation of stability and order both within societies and in international relations. J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright quote: "The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an implied..."
The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an implied tribute. J. William Fulbright

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