Logo
Quote by Adlai Stevenson
America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political a

America is much more than a geographical fact. It is a political and moral fact – the first community in which men set out in principle to institutionalize freedom, responsible government, and human equality. – Adlai Stevenson

Other quotes by Adlai Stevenson

That which seems the height of absurdity in one generation often becomes the height of wisdom in another. – Adlai Stevenson

Category:
Generations
Author
Adlai Stevenson
Read Quote
Other Quotes from
Independence Day
category

We must be free not because we claim freedom, but because we practice it. – William Faulkner

Category:
Independence Day

The United States is the only country with a known birthday. – James G. Blaine

Category:
Independence Day

We on this continent should never forget that men first crossed the Atlantic not to find soil for their ploughs but to secure liberty for their souls. – Robert J. McCracken

Category:
Independence Day

How often we fail to realize our good fortune in living in a country where happiness is more than a lack of tragedy. – Paul Sweeney

Category:
Independence Day

Random Quotes

I just saw the movie for the first time in its entirely last night. Its really cool when youre in with an audience thats so tuned in and plugged in to whats going on. – Sasha Alexander

Category:
cool

I believe in the sun even if it isnt shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when He is silent. – Anon.

Category:
Belief

Men are allowed to have passion and commitment for their work… a woman is allowed that feeling for a man, but not her work. – Barbra Streisand

Category:
Women

I think age is a very high price to pay for maturity. – Tom Stoppard

Category:
Age