More from Adlai Stevenson II
- 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
- “Putting First Things First”, Foreign Affairs (January 1960)
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More about government
John L. O'Sullivan1813–1895Often credited to Thomas PaineDemocracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
?UnattributedOften credited to Benjamin FranklinThe best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter.
?UnattributedOften credited to Winston Churchill