James F. Byrnes Professions : Former U.S. Representative Born : May 2, 1882 Died : April 9, 1972 Browse All Authors Top 28 quotes by James F. Byrnes The working out of a balanced economy throughout Germany to provide the necessary means to pay for approved imports has not been accomplished, although that too is expressly required by the Potsdam Agreement. James F. Byrnes work-out agreement mean Power intoxicates men. When a man is intoxicated by alcohol, he can recover, but when intoxicated by power, he seldom recovers. James F. Byrnes Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death. James F. Byrnes We intend to continue our interest in the affairs of Europe and of the world. James F. Byrnes continue interest europe world We have helped to organize the United Nations. We believe it will stop aggressor nations from starting wars. Because we believe it, we intend to support the United Nations organization with all the power and resources we possess. James F. Byrnes support organization power believe Freedom from militarism will give the German people the opportunity, if they will but seize it, to apply their great energies and abilities to the works of peace. James F. Byrnes freedom opportunity peace people It will give them the opportunity to show themselves worthy of the respect and friendship of peace-loving nations, and in time, to take an honorable place among members of the United Nations. James F. Byrnes respect opportunity time friendship We favor the economic unification of Germany. If complete unification cannot be secured, we shall do everything in our power to secure the maximum possible unification. James F. Byrnes possible everything economic power Similar Authors Alan Mollohan former-us-representative Bob Inglis former-us-representative Anthony Weiner former-us-representative Ann Marie Buerkle former-us-representative Bobby Schilling former-us-representative Bob Filner former-us-representative All Authors