It is often easier to fight for principles than to live up to them.

— Adlai Stevenson

It is said that a wise man who stands firm is a statesman and a foolish man who stands firm is a catastrophe.

— Adlai Stevenson

It seems to me that government is like a pump and what it pumps up is just what we are a fair sample of the intellect the ethics and the morals of the people no better no worse.

— Adlai Stevenson

Laws are never as effective as habits.

— Adlai Stevenson

Let's talk sense to the American people. Let's tell them the truth that there are no gains without pains.

— Adlai Stevenson

Man does not live by words alone despite the fact that sometimes he has to eat them.

— Adlai Stevenson

My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.

— Adlai Stevenson

No gains without pains.

— Adlai Stevenson

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outburst of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

— Adlai Stevenson

Patriotism is not short frenzied outbursts of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

— Adlai Stevenson