The rapprochement of peoples is only possible when differences of culture and outlook are respected and appreciated rather than feared and condemned, when the common bond of human dignity is recognized as the essential bond for a peaceful world. J. William Fulbright appreciatebondcommon share on social
Once imbued with the idea of a mission, a great nation easily assumes that it has the means as well as the duty to do God's work. J. William Fulbright assumedutyeasily Change image and share on social
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 abusebaffledemocracy share on social
I'm sure that President Johnson would never have pursued the war in Vietnam if he'd ever had a Fulbright to Japan, or say Bangkok, or had any feeling for what these people are like and why they acted the way they did. He was completely ignorant. J. William Fulbright actbangkokcompletely share on social
The junior senator from Wisconsin, by his reckless charges, has so preyed upon the fears and hatreds and prejudices of the American people that he has started a prairie fire which neither he nor anyone else may be able to control. J. William Fulbright americanchargecontrol share on social
There is an inevitable divergence between the world as it is and the world as men perceive it. J. William Fulbright divergenceinevitableman Change image and share on social
We are trying to remake Vietnamese society, a task which certainly cannot be accomplished by force and which probably cannot be accomplished by any means available to outsiders. J. William Fulbright accomplishforcemean Change image and share on social
The price of empire is America's soul, and that price is too high. J. William Fulbright americaempirehigh Change image and share on social
There are many respects in which America, if it can bring itself to act with the magnanimity and the empathy appropriate to its size and power, can be an intelligent example to the world. J. William Fulbright actamericabring Change image and share on social
We must dare to think 'unthinkable' thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world. J. William Fulbright changecomplexconfront Change image and share on social