We need an adequate defense, but every arms dollar we spend above adequacy has a long-term weakening effect upon the nation and its security. Dwight D. Eisenhower More Quotes by Dwight D. Eisenhower More Quotes From Dwight D. Eisenhower All generalizations are inaccurate, including this one. Dwight D. Eisenhower generalizationincluding When I was a small boy in Kansas, a friend of mine and I went fishing. I told him I wanted to be a real Major League baseball player, a genuine professional like Honus Wagner. My friend said that he'd like to be President of the United States. Neither of us got our wish. Dwight D. Eisenhower realplayerbaseball Each and all of us must summon to mind the words of Him whom we honor this Easter time: 'When a strong man, armed, keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace'. Dwight D. Eisenhower easterstrongwar Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely Dwight D. Eisenhower fightingwarenemy Only a fool would try to deprive working men and working women of their right to join the union of their choice. Dwight D. Eisenhower democracychoicesmen Humility must always be the portion of any man who receives acclaim earned in the blood of his followers and the sacrifices of his friends. Dwight D. Eisenhower confidencehumblefriendship In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Dwight D. Eisenhower leadermenorder 'Worry' is a word that I don't allow myself to use. Dwight D. Eisenhower useworry Through knowledge and understanding we will drive from the temple of freedom all who seek to establish over us thought control - whether they be agents of a foreign power or demagogues thirsty for personal power and public notice. Dwight D. Eisenhower agentstemplesunderstanding When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust. Dwight D. Eisenhower makeupghettosacrifice Plans are useless, but planning is essential. Dwight D. Eisenhower essentialsuselesspreparation The history of free men is never really written by chance but by choice; their choice! Dwight D. Eisenhower inspirationalmenhistory We are not saints. We know we make mistakes, but at least our heart is with the right cause. Dwight D. Eisenhower causesmistakeheart When you appeal to force, there's one thing you must never do - lose. Dwight D. Eisenhower appealsforcewar It is not enough to take this weapon out of the hands of soldiers. It must be put into the hands of those who will know how to strip its military casing and adapt it to the arts of peace. Dwight D. Eisenhower militaryhandsart The people of Israel, like those of the United States, are imbued with a religious faith and a sense of moral values Dwight D. Eisenhower israelreligiouspeople Our arms must be mighty ... ready for instant action, so that no potential aggressor may be tempted to risk his own destruction Dwight D. Eisenhower armsriskmay It is far more important to be able to hit the target than it is to haggle over who makes a weapon or who pulls a trigger. Dwight D. Eisenhower targetweaponsimportant This desk of mine is one at which a man may die, but from which he cannot resign. Dwight D. Eisenhower desksmaymen I call upon those who love freedom to stand with us now. Together we shall achieve victory. Dwight D. Eisenhower victoryachievetogether
