Dean Acheson “The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull.” Dean Acheson View all quotes by Dean Acheson →
“No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.” Dean Acheson
“I will undoubtedly have to seek what is happily known as gainful employment, which I am glad to say does not describe holding public office.” Dean Acheson
