We must recover the element of quality in our traditional pursuit of equality. We must not, in opening our schools to everyone, confuse the idea that all should have equal chance with the notion that all have equal endowments. Adlai E. Stevenson chanceconfuseelement share on social
After four years at the United Nations I sometimes yearn for the peace and tranquility of a political convention. Adlai E. Stevenson conventionnationpeace Change image and share on social
That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in another. Adlai E. Stevenson absurditygenerationheight Change image and share on social
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. Adlai E. Stevenson daydepthfeel share on social
Accuracy to a newspaper is what virtue is to a lady; but a newspaper can always print a retraction. Adlai E. Stevenson accuracyladynewspaper Change image and share on social
An editor is someone who separates the wheat from the chaff and then prints the chaff. Adlai E. Stevenson chaffeditorprint Change image and share on social
I have been thinking that I would make a proposition to my Republican friends... that if they will stop telling lies about the Democrats, we will stop telling the truth about them. Adlai E. Stevenson democratfriendlie Change image and share on social
Newspaper editors are men who separate the wheat from the chaff, and then print the chaff. Adlai E. Stevenson chaffeditorman Change image and share on social
