Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

“You will find that the truth is often unpopular and the contest between agreeable fancy and disagreeable fact is unequal. For, in the vernacular, we Americans are suckers for good news.”

Quote by Adlai E. Stevenson

Author

Adlai E. Stevenson
Adlai E. Stevenson

Adlai E. Stevenson was a distinguished American politician and diplomat. He served as the 34th Governor of Illinois and was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 1952 and 1956. Known for his progressive policies and dedication to civil rights and social justice, Stevenson was born on February 5, 1900, and died on July 14, 1965. more

You May Also Like

“A soulmate is someone to whom we feel profoundly connected, as though the communicating and communing that take place between us were not the product of intentional efforts, but rather a divine grace.”

“When it comes to making more money, most people look at the world and see the same opportunities they've seen before: typically, a job. Because they don't awaken their mind and expand their vision, they don't see other opportunities. Yet opportunities do exist. So how do you change your thinking so you can see them? One way to jolt the brain out of its preconceived category thinking is to bombard it with new experiences.”