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Now All Of Us Deplore This Vast Military Spending. Yet, In The Face Of The Soviet Attitude, We Realize Its Necessity. Whatever The Cost, America Will Keep Itself Secure. But In The Process We Must Not, By Our Own Hand, Destroy Or Distort The American System. This We Could Do By Useless Overspending. I Know One Sure Way To Overspend. That Is By Overindulging Sentimental Attachments To Outmoded Military Machines And Concepts.
-Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Now All Of Us Deplore This Vast Military Spending. Yet, In The Face Of The Soviet Attitude, We Realize Its Necessity. Whatever The Cost, America Will Keep Itself Secure. But In The Process We Must Not, By Our Own Hand, Destroy Or Distort The American System. This We Could Do By Useless Overspending. I Know One Sure Way To Overspend. That Is By Overindulging Sentimental Attachments To Outmoded Military Machines And Concepts.
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Protection
States
And The Other Was This: The Doctor Did Want To Take Off My Leg Because He Thought It Was Necessary. But You Must Remember Boys In Those Days Were Raised For Two Things: Work, And Then They Made Their Play; And If You Couldn't Play Baseball And Box And Play Football, Why, Your Life Was Ended. That Was In Our Boyish Minds.
Sports
Baseball
Football
In Order To Be A Leader A Man Must Have Followers. And To Have Followers, A Man Must Have Their Confidence.
Men
Order
Leader
Legislation To Apply The Principle Of Equal Pay For Equal Work Without Discrimination Because Of Sex Is A Matter Of Simple Justice
Sex
Simple
Equal Pay
Fortunately For Us And Our World, Youth Is Not Easily Discouraged. Youth With Its Clear Vista And Boundless Faith And Optimism Is Uninhibited By The Thousands Of Considerations That Always Bedevil Man In His Progress. The Hopes Of The World Rest On The Flexibility, Vigor, Capacity For New Thought, And The Fresh Outlook Of The Young.
Men
Our World
Optimism
Public Opinion Wins Wars.
War
Winning
Public Opinion
We View Our Nation's Strength And Security As A Trust, Upon Which Rests The Hope Of Free Men Everywhere.
Men
Views
Nations
But We Know That Freedom Cannot Be Served By The Devices Of The Tyrant. As It Is An Ancient Truth That Freedom Cannot Be Legislated Into Existence, So It Is No Less Obvious That Freedom Cannot Be Censored Into Existence. And Any Who Act As If Freedoms Defenses Are To Be Found In Suppression And Suspicion And Fear Confess A Doctrine That Is Alien To America.
Freedom
Tyrants
America
You Don't Lead By Hitting People Over The Head - That's Assault, Not Leadership.
Funny
Relationship
Leadership
The Righteousness Of Men Should Be Treated With The Same Respect That One Would Accord To A Rattlesnake. Things Are More Like They Are Now Than They Ever Were Before.
Men
Should
Rattlesnakes
When You Are In Any Contest, You Should Work As If There Were - To The Very Last Minute - A Chance To Lose It. This Is Battle, This Is Politics, This Is Anything.
War
Childhood
Presidential
And The Next Thing Is That Every War Is Going To Astonish You In The Way It Occurred, And In The Way It Is Carried Out.
War
Defense
Way
There Is No Glory In Battle Worth The Blood It Costs.
Peace
War
Blood
Never Send A Battalion To Take A Hill If A Regiment Is Available.
Hills
Ifs
Available
I Feel Like The Fellow In Jail Who Is Watching His Scaffold Being Built." (on Construction Of Reviewing Stands For Inauguration Of His Successor John F Kennedy)
Success
Jail
Age
As It Is An Ancient Truth That Freedom Cannot Be Legislated Into Existence, So It Is No Less Obvious That Freedom Cannot Be Censored Into Existence.
Truth
Honesty
Freedom
When People Speak To You About A Preventive War, You Tell Them To Go And Fight It. After My Experience, I Have Come To Hate War.
Peace
Hate
War
In This Way We Shall Constantly Strengthen Those Spiritual Weapons Which Forever Will Be Our Country's Most Powerful Resource In Peace And War.
Country
Spiritual
Powerful
Through Unity Of Action We Can Be A Veritable Colossus In Support Of Peace. No One Can Defeat Us Unless We First Defeat Ourselves. Every One Of Us Must Be Guided By This Truth.
Support
Unity
Firsts
Don't Join The Book Burners. Do Not Think You Are Going To Conceal Thoughts By Concealing Evidence That They Ever Existed.
Lying
Book
Thinking
May We Never Confuse Honest Dissent With Disloyal Subversion.
Peace
War
Military
The Hope Of The World Is That Wisdom Can Arrest Conflict Between Brothers. I Believe That War Is The Deadly Harvest Of Arrogant And Unreasoning Minds. And I Find Grounds For This Belief In The Wisdom Literature Of Proverbs. It Says In Effect This: Panic Strikes Like A Storm And Calamity Comes Like A Whirlwind To Those Who Hate Knowledge And Ignore Their God.
Brother
Hate
War
I Call Upon Those Who Love Freedom To Stand With Us Now. Together We Shall Achieve Victory.
Victory
Together
Achieve
Mob Rule Can Not Be Allowed To Override The Decisions Of Our Courts.
Decision
Presidential
Mob Rule
That Was Not The Biggest Battle That Ever Was, But For Me It Always Typified One Thing; The Dash, The Ingenuity, The Readiness At The First Opportunity That Characterizes The American Soldier.
Veterans Day
Opportunity
Soldier
Don't Join The Book Burners!
Book
Library
Censorship
A Nation's Hope Of Lasting Peace Cannot Be Firmly Based Upon Any Race In Armaments But Rather Upon Just Relations And Honest Understanding With All Other Nations.
Race
Understanding
Honest
Your Country, My Country - Each Is A Better And Stronger And More Influential Nation Because Each Can Rely Upon Every Resource Of The Other In Days Of Crisis. Beyond This, Each Can Work And Grow And Prosper With The Other Through Years Of Quiet Peace.
Country
Years
Rely Upon
We Will Accept Nothing Less Than Full Victory!
Victory
D Day
World War 2
Only Americans Can Hurt America.
Hurt
America
Hurt Feelings
The World Moves, And Ideas That Were Once Good Are Not Always Good.
Moving
Ideas
Change Is Good
And I Should Like To Assure You, My Islamic Friends, That Under The American Constitution, Under American Tradition, And In American Hearts, This Center, This Place Of Worship, Is Just As Welcome As Could Be A Similar Edifice Of Any Other Religion. Indeed, America Would Fight With Her Whole Strength For Your Right To Have Here Your Own Church And Worship According To Your Own Conscience. This Concept Is Indeed A Part Of America, And Without That Concept We Would Be Something Else Than What We Are.
Islamic
Heart
Fighting
If Progress Is To Be Steady We Must Have Long Term Guides Extending Far Ahead.
Long
Progress
Guides
Plans Are Nothing; Planning Is Everything.
Inspiring
Military
Statistics
Character In Many Ways Is Everything In Leadership. It Is Made Up Of Many Things, But I Would Say Character Is Really Integrity.
Integrity
Character
Way
The More Baseball The Better. It Is A Healthful Sport And Develops Team Play And Initiative, Plus An Independent Attitude.
Sports
Baseball
Attitude
Humility Must Always Be The Portion Of Any Man Who Receives Acclaim Earned In The Blood Of His Followers And The Sacrifices Of His Friends.
Friendship
Confidence
Humble
The Search For A Scapegoat Is The Easiest Of All Hunting Expeditions.
Hunting
Accountability
Blame
You Can't Have This Kind Of War. There Just Aren't Enough Bulldozers To Scrape The Bodies Off The Streets.
Peace
War
Body
It Is Well For Us To Pause, To Acknowledge Our Debt To Those Who Paid So Large A Share Of Freedom's Price.
Debt
Share
Wells
Kinship Among Nations Is Not Determined In Such Measurements As Proximity Of Size And Age.
Age
Measurement
Size
Personal Prayer, It Seems To Me, Is One Of The Simplest Necessities Of Life, As Basic To The Individual As Sunshine, Food And Water-and At Times, Of Course, More So. By Prayer I Mean An Effort To Get In Touch With The Infinite. We Know That Our Prayers Are Imperfect. Of Course They Are. We Are Imperfect Human Beings. A Thousand Experiences Have Convinced Me Beyond Room Of Doubt That Prayer Multiplies The Strength Of The Individual And Brings Within The Scope Of His Capabilities Almost Any Conceivable Objective.
Prayer
Mean
Sunshine
We Believe That Our Truly Urgent Need Is To Make Our Nation Secure, Our Economy Strong And Our Dollar Sound. For Every American This Matter Of The Sound Dollar Is Crucial. Without A Sound Dollar, Every American Family Would Face A Renewal Of Inflation, An Ever-increasing Cost Of Living, The Withering Away Of Savings And Life Insurance Policies.
Strong
Believe
Cost Of Living
The Stop-watch Of History Is Running. The Race Is On . . .
Running
Race
History
You Know, This Is What I've Always Thought A College Should Look Like.
Education
College
Looks
The True Purpose Of Education Is To Prepare Young Men And Women For Effective Citizenship In A Free Form Of Government.
Men
Purpose
Citizenship
Only By Trusting In God Can A Man Carrying Responsibility Find Repose.
Responsibility
Men
Trust In God
For Every Obstacle There Is A Solution. Persistence Is The Key. The Greatest Mistake Is Giving Up!
Inspiring
Giving Up
Mistake
There Is No Victory At Bargain Basement Prices.
Inspirational
Sports
Military
The Proper Role Of Government, However, Is That Of Partner With The Farmer -- Never His Master. By Every Possible Means We Must Develop And Promote That Partnership -- To The End That Agriculture May Continue To Be A Sound, Enduring Foundation For Our Economy And That Farm Living May Be A Profitable And Satisfying Experience.
Mean
Government
Agriculture
This Desk Of Mine Is One At Which A Man May Die, But From Which He Cannot Resign.
Men
May
Desks
God, I Hate The Germans.
Hate
I Hate
You Did Not Tell Me What You Are Doing Athletically Just Now But I Do Hope That If Your Arm Comes Along Next Spring You Can Get It In Good Shape To Try Out For The Pitching Spot On The Varsity. However, If You Don't Make It Then I Suggest You Take Up Golf Which After All Is The Best Game Of All Of Them.
Sports
Spring
Golf
We ... Must Avoid The Impulse To Live Only For Today, Plundering For Our Own Ease And Convenience The Precious Resources Of Tomorrow.
Peace
Ease
Today
Organizations Cannot Make A Genius Out Of An Incompetent. On The Other Hand, Disorganization Can Scarcely Fail To Result In Efficiency.
Hands
Organization
Genius
If We Make Ourselves Worthy Of America's Ideals, If We Do Not Forget That Our Nation Was Founded On The Premise That All Men Are Creatures Of God's Making, The World Will Come To Know That It Is Free Men Who Carry Forward The True Promise Of Human Progress And Dignity.
Men
America
Promise
We Must Be Strong At Home If We Are Going To Be Strong Abroad. We Understand That. So We Want To Be Strong At Home In Our Morale Or In Our Spirit, We Want To Be Strong Intellectually, In Our Education, In Our Economy And, Where Necessary, Militarily.
Strong
War
Home
An Atheist Is A Man Who Watches A Notre Dame - Southern Methodist University Game And Doesn't Care Who Wins.
Funny
Sports
Atheist
It Is Not A Struggle Merely Of Economic Theories, Or Forms Of Government Or Of Military Power. At Issue Is The True Nature Of Man. Either Man Is The Creature Whom The Psalmist Described As A Little Lower Than The Angels ... Or Man Is A Soulless, Animated Machine To Be Enslaved, Used And Consumed By The State For Its Own Glorification. It Is, Therefore, A Struggle Which Goes To The Roots Of The Human Spirit, And Its Shadow Falls Across The Long Sweep Of Man's Destiny.
Military
Struggle
Fall
I Have No Use For Those- Regardless Of Their Political Party- Who Hold Some Foolish Dream Of Spinning The Clock Back To Days When Unorganized Labor Was A Huddled, Almost Helpless Mass.
Dream
Party
Political
Our Pleasures Were Simple - They Included Survival.
Simple
Survival
Pleasure
The World Must Know What Happened, And Never Forget.
War
World
Never Forget
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.
Spiritual
Book
Reality
I Could Have Spoken From Rhode Island Where I Have Been Staying ... But I Felt That, In Speaking From The House Of Lincoln, Of Jackson, And Of Wilson, My Words Would Better Convey Both The Sadness I Feel In The Action I Was Compelled Today To Make And The Firmness With Which I Intend To Pursue This Course Until The Orders Of The Federal Court At Little Rock Can Be Executed Without Unlawful Interference." (on Sending Troops To Enforce Integration In Little Rock Ar High School)
Education
Time
Teaching
Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.


2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.


2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.


2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.


3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.


3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.


3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.



4. Proper Usage of Quotes


4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.


4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.


4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).


5. Common Mistakes to Avoid


5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.


5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.


5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.



6. Quotes in Different Contexts


6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.


6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.


6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.



7. Punctuation and Formatting


Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:


Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.


Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.


Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.



8. Ethical Considerations


Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes


Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.



Conclusion


Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.


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