I refuse to personally criticize President Eisenhower, I will not submit to the Republican concept of gravity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Refusal to criticize Eisenhower personally on principle.
- In plain terms
- Won't attack personally.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain decorum in rivalry.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is criticism appropriate?
Another view
Some issues demand harsh criticism.
More from Adlai Stevenson
The legislature is a frightening thing. To this day the state capitol building seems to me a beast ready to swallow me up; the very walls and ceilings seem to …
Permalink to quote #100 Ignorance is stubborn and prejudice is hard.
Permalink to quote #102 Freedom rings where opinions clash.
Permalink to quote #99
Related quotes
A spirit of national masochism prevails, encouraged by an effete corps of impudent snobs who characterize themselves as intellectuals.
Spiro AgnewSpiro Agnew quote #2 I apologize for calling Madam President names in my statement on the radio. My purpose was to encourage every Finnish person to strive forward in life and try …
Tony HalmeTony Halme quote #2 I never speak ill of dead people or live judges.
Edwin W. EdwardsEdwin W. Edwards quote #4