Freedom, Individual, Real Leadership, Dwight Eisenhower

"The freedom of the individual and his willingness to follow real leadership are at the core of America's strength." - Dwight Eisenhower, Address at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont, 6/9/46

Found in Eisenhower library at https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes.

Censorship, Stupid, Shallow, Problem, Dwight Eisenhower

"Censorship, in my opinion, is a stupid and shallow way of approaching the solution to any problem. Though sometimes necessary, as witness a professional and technical secret that may have a bearing upon the welfare and very safety of this country, we should be very careful in the way we apply it, because in censorship always lurks the very great danger of working to the disadvantage of the American nation." - Dwight Eisehower, Associated Press luncheon, New York, New York, 4/24/50

Found in Eisenhower library at https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes.

Only Way, Protect My Own Rights, Rights of Others, Dwight Eisenhower

"I believe the only way to protect my own rights is to protect the rights of others." - Dwight Eisenhower, Remarks at the United Negro College Fund luncheon, 5/19/53

Found in Eisenhower library at https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes.

Values Its Privileges, Principles, Dwight Eisenhower

"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both." - Dwight Eisenower, Inaugural Address, 1/20/53

Found in Eisenhower library at https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes.

Democracy, Political System, Equality of Humans, Dwight Eisenhower

"Democracy is essentially a political system that recognizes the equality of humans before the law." - Dwight Eisenhower, Address to Constituent Assembly, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 8/8/46

Found in Eisenhower library at https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes.

Censorship, Stupid, Problem, Dwight Eisenhower

"Censorship, in my opinion, is a stupid and shallow way of approaching the solution to any problem. Though sometimes necessary, as witness a professional and technical secret that may have a bearing upon the welfare and very safety of this country, we should be very careful in the way we apply it, because in censorship always lurks the very great danger of working to the disadvantage of the American nation." - Dwight Eisehower, Associated Press luncheon, New York, New York, 4/24/50

Found in Eisenhower library at https://www.eisenhowerlibrary.gov/eisenhowers/quotes.