“My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.”
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“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, anybody can be president.That's one of the risks you take.”
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“In America, anyone can become president. That's one of the risks you take.”
Adlai E. Stevenson II“Speaking as a Christian, I find the Apostle Paul appealing and the apostle Peale appalling.”
Adlai E. Stevenson II“I believe in the forgiveness of sin and the redemption of ignorance.”
Adlai E. Stevenson II“My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.”
Adlai E. Stevenson II“It's hard to lead a cavalry charge if you think you look funny on a horse.”
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”
Adlai E. Stevenson II