Adlai E. Stevenson, the American politician, was a two-time Democratic presidential candidate known for his intellect, wit, and progressive ideals. As Governor of Illinois and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Stevenson earned a reputation as a thoughtful statesman and advocate for international cooperation. His eloquent speeches and principled leadership continue to inspire generations of Americans, embodying the values of integrity, diplomacy, and public service.

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



"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."



"Public confidence in the integrity of the Government is indispensable to faith in democracy; and when we lose faith in the system, we have lost faith in everything we fight and spend for."



"Law is not a profession at all, but rather a business service station and repair shop."



"What a man knows at fifty that he did not know at twenty is for the most part incommunicable."



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



"Man is a strange animal. He generally cannot read the handwriting on the wall until his back is up against it."



"I believe that if we really want human brotherhood to spread and increase until it makes life safe and sane, we must also be certain that there is no one true faith or path by which it may spread."



"Your days are short here; this is the last of your springs. And now in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, feel the hem of Heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came."



"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."



"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."



"Freedom is not an ideal, it is not even a protection, if it means nothing more than the freedom to stagnate."

