How can we appraise a proposal if the terms hurled at our ears can mean anything or nothing, and change their significance with the inflection of the voice? Welfare state, national socialism, radical, liberal, conservative, reactionary and a regiment of others ... these terms in today's usage, are generally compounds of confusion and prejudice. If our attitudes are muddled, our language is often to blame. A good tonic for clearer thinking is a dose of precise, legal definition.
Dwight D. EisenhowerKinship among nations is not determined in such measurements as proximity of size and age.
Dwight D. EisenhowerThis desk of mine is one at which a man may die, but from which he cannot resign.
Dwight D. EisenhowerCharacter in many ways is everything in leadership. It is made up of many things, but I would say character is really integrity.
Dwight D. EisenhowerThe proper role of government, however, is that of partner with the farmer -- never his master. By every possible means we must develop and promote that partnership -- to the end that agriculture may continue to be a sound, enduring foundation for our economy and that farm living may be a profitable and satisfying experience.
Dwight D. Eisenhower