Dean Acheson

Quotes by Dean Acheson

 

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.

Dean Acheson

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Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

Dean Acheson

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Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

Dean Acheson

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It's good to like yourself, and that only comes from hard work, from doing. But vanity is dangerous; it can trip you badly.

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