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Adlai Stevenson II — Portrait after a picture by Warren K. Leffler (public domain), via Wikimedia Commons.

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Adlai Stevenson II

American politician and diplomat (1900–1965); 31st governor of Illinois from 1949 to 1953

1900–1965

30 quotes, most often on Freedom, America and Wisdom.

I have said what I meant and meant what I said. I have not done as well as I should like to have done, but I have done my best, frankly and forthrightly; no man can do more, and you are entitled to no less.
Speech, (3 November 1952) as quoted in “The Graceful Loser” in Time (23 July 1965)
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The dedication of a lifetime — these are words that are easy to utter, but this is a mighty assignment. For it is often easier to fight for principles than to live up to them.
Speech to the American Legion convention, New York City (27 August 1952); as quoted in “Democratic Candidate Adlai Stevenson Defines the Nature of Patriotism” in Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches In History (2004) by William Safire, p. 79—80
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In matters of national security emotion is no substitute for intelligence, nor rigidity for prudence. To act coolly, intelligently and prudently in perilous circumstances is the test of a man — and also a nation.
Radio address (11 April 1955); as quoted in The World’s Great Speeches (1999) edited by Lewis Copeland, Lawrence W. Lamm, and Stephen J. McKenna
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