Presidential Quotes: Dwight D. Eisenhower

 Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th US President

“We the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve”

“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.”

“Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.”

“For every obstacle there is a solution. Persistence is the key. The greatest mistake is giving up!”

“The supreme quality of leadership is integrity.”

“If you want total security, go to prison. There you're fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking... is freedom.”

“A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.”

“Every step we take towards making the State our Caretaker of our lives, by that much we move toward making the State our Master.”

“Without God there could be no American form of government, nor an American way of life. Recognition of the Supreme Being is the first, the most basic, expression of Americanism. Thus, the founding fathers of America saw it, and thus with God's help, it will continue to be.”

“The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth. The Bible is endorsed by the ages. Our civilization is built upon its words. In no other book is there such a collection of inspired wisdom, reality, and hope.”

If our founding fathers were alive today, they'd roll over in their graves.”

The search for a scapegoat is the easiest of all hunting expeditions.”

“Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination.”

“This is what I found out about religion: It gives you courage to make the decisions you must make in a crisis, and then the confidence to leave the result to a higher Power. Only by trust in God can a man carrying responsibility find repose.”

“You don't lead by hitting people over the head - that's assault, not leadership.”