5 Quotes By J. William Fulbright


In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.
J. William Fulbright on faith

Insofar as international law is observed, it provides us with stability and order and with a means of predicting the behavior of those with whom we have reciprocal legal obligations.
J. William Fulbright on legal

In a democracy, dissent is an act of faith.
J. William Fulbright on politics

There are many respects in which America, if it can bring itself to act with the magnanimity and the empathy appropriate to its size and power, can be an intelligent example to the world.
J. William Fulbright on power

The biggest lesson I learned from Vietnam is not to trust our own government statements. I had no idea until then that you could not rely on them.
J. William Fulbright on trust