The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizenship in a free form of government. Dwight D. Eisenhower More Quotes by Dwight D. Eisenhower More Quotes From Dwight D. Eisenhower I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its futility, its stupidity. Dwight D. Eisenhower hate war peace Never lose your temper, except intentionally. Dwight D. Eisenhower temper loses The same day I saw my first horror camp, I visited every nook and cranny. I felt it my duty to be in a position from then on to testify about these things in case there ever grew up at home the belief or assumption that the stories of Nazi brutality were just propaganda. Dwight D. Eisenhower saws home firsts Most things which are urgent are not important, and most things which are important are not urgent. Dwight D. Eisenhower urgent important We are particularly thankful to you for your part in the movement to have the words under God added to our Pledge of Allegiance. These words will remind Americans that despite our great physical strength we must remain humble. They will help us keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spiritual and moral principles which alone give dignity to man. Dwight D. Eisenhower spiritual humble heart Don't join the book burners. Do not think you are going to conceal thoughts by concealing evidence that they ever existed. Dwight D. Eisenhower book lying thinking Always try to associate yourself closely with and learn as much as you can from those who know more than you, who do better than you, who see more clearly than you. Apart from the rewards of friendship, the association might pay off at some unforeseen time - that is only an accidental byproduct. The important thing is that the learning will make you a better person. Dwight D. Eisenhower important trying might It is only common sense to recognize that the great bulk of Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, face many common problems and agree on a number of basic objectives. Dwight D. Eisenhower common-sense faces numbers Extremes to the right and to the left of any political dispute are always wrong. Dwight D. Eisenhower extremes disputes political The past sharpens perspective, warns against pitfalls, and helps to point the way. Dwight D. Eisenhower perspective success past We have never stopped sin by passing laws; and in the same way, we are not going to take a great moral ideal and achieve it merely by law. Dwight D. Eisenhower liberty politics law The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions. Dwight D. Eisenhower accountability hunting blame If men can develop weapons that are so terrifying as to make the thought of global war include almost a sentence for suicide, you would think that man's intelligence and his comprehension... would include also his ability to find a peaceful solution. Dwight D. Eisenhower military suicide peace Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain. Dwight D. Eisenhower sacrifice air sea The true slogan of a true democracy is not `Let the Government do it' but rather, 'let's do it ourselves'.... This is the spirit of a people dedicated to helping themselves and one another. Dwight D. Eisenhower democracy government people Laughter can relieve tension, soothe the pain of disappointment, and strengthen the spirit for the formidable tasks that always lie ahead. Dwight D. Eisenhower laughter pain happiness Every step we take towards making the State our Caretaker of our lives, by that much we move toward making the State our Master. Dwight D. Eisenhower historical steps moving To have a free, peaceful and prosperous world we must be ever stronger particularly in the spiritual things....It is American belief in decency and justice and progress and the value of individual liberty because of the rights conferred on each of us by our Creator that willcarry us through.... There must be something in the heart as well as the head. Dwight D. Eisenhower rights spiritual heart Any nations right to a form of government and economic system of its own choosing is inalienable. Any nations attempt to dictate to other nations their form of government is indefensible. Dwight D. Eisenhower economic form government Every leader should have enough humility to accept, publicly, the responsibility for the mistakes of the subordinates he has himself selected and, likewise, to give them credit, publicly, for their triumphs. Dwight D. Eisenhower humility responsibility mistake
