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J. William Fulbright, an American politician and senator, was known for his eloquent speeches and writings. Here are some quotes attributed to him:
1. ”In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.”
2. ”The essence of intercultural education is the acquisition of empathy—the ability to see the world as others see it, and to allow for the possibility that others may see something we have failed to see, or may see it more accurately.”
3. ”To criticize one’s country is to do it a service… Criticism, in short, is more than a right; it is an act of patriotism, a higher form of patriotism I believe, than the familiar rituals and national adulation.”
4. ”Education is not solely about earning a great living. It means living a great life.”
5. ”To command is to serve, nothing more and nothing less.”
6. ”Ignorance is stubborn and prejudice is hard.”
7. ”The biggest lesson I learned from Vietnam is not to trust government statements. I had no idea until then that you could not rely on them.”
8. ”Arrogance is a killer, and wearing ambition on one’s sleeve can have the same effect. There is nothing attractive about arrogance, and little about ambition that does not rest upon a basis of exaggerated self-esteem.”
9. ”We must dare to think ’unthinkable’ thoughts. We must learn to explore all the options and possibilities that confront us in a complex and rapidly changing world.”
10. ”The price of war is always high. We must, therefore, seek ways to minimize its impact and avoid it if possible.”
These quotes reflect Fulbright’s views on democracy, education, criticism, and the importance of understanding and empathy in international relations.