Portrait of Dwight Eisenhower

Dwight Eisenhower

US President, WWII general

Modern influential 142 sayings

Sayings by Dwight Eisenhower

Don't join the book burners. Don't think you're going to conceal thoughts by concealing books.

1953 — Dartmouth College Commencement Address
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The problem with golf is that it takes up too much time. You don't have enough time to play all 18 holes.

1950s — Attributed, a humorous take on his favorite pastime.
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The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

1950s — Attributed, a widely quoted inspirational statement.
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There is no glory in battle worth the blood it costs.

1950s — Attributed, reflecting his anti-war sentiment.
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In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.

1950s — Attributed, a famous quote on military strategy.
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The world is too dangerous for anything but truth and too small for anything but brotherhood.

1954 — Message to the World Council of Churches
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I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of their way and let them have it.

1959 — Interview with Malcolm Muggeridge
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I can think of nothing more important than to try to make the world a better place.

1950s — Attributed, a general statement of purpose.
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Motivation is the art of getting people to do what you want them to do because they want to do it.

1950s — Attributed, similar to his leadership quote.
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The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.

1950 — Speech to the Columbia University Alumni
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If a political party does not have its foundation in the determination to advance a cause that is right and that is moral, then it is not a political party; it is merely a conspiracy to seize power.

1956 — Speech to the Republican National Committee
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I can't tell you how many times I've walked down a street and someone has said, 'Hey, general, how's the war going?' And I've had to say, 'I don't know, I'm just the President.'

1950s — Attributed, a humorous anecdote about his former military role.
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The path to peace is a long and arduous one, but it is the only path worth taking.

1950s — Attributed, a common theme in his foreign policy.
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The world needs a sense of humor. It needs people who can laugh at themselves.

1950s — Attributed, a general observation.
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I believe that the only way to solve the world's problems is through cooperation and understanding.

1950s — Attributed, a theme of his international relations.
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The more I study history, the more I am convinced that the only way to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past is to learn from them.

1950s — Attributed, emphasizing the importance of historical study.
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I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of the Lord than to dwell in the tents of wickedness.

1950s — Attributed, a biblical reference reflecting his faith.
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The only way to win a nuclear war is to prevent it.

1950s — Attributed, a strong statement on nuclear deterrence.
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The atom has been split, but not the human heart.

1950s — Attributed, a poignant observation.
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I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory!

1944 — Order of the Day to Allied Expeditionary Force
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