649 Quotes by Dwight D. Eisenhower

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.

No battle was ever won according to plan, but no battle was ever won without one.

Disarmament, with mutual honor and confidence, is a continuing imperative.

I had been conscious of depression and so I voiced to (Sec. Of War Stimson) my grave misgivings, first on the basis of my belief that Japan was already defeated and that dropping the bomb was completely unnecessary, and secondly because I thought that our country should avoid shocking world opinion by the use of a weapon whose employment was, I thought, no longer mandatory as a measure to save American lives. It was my belief that Japan was, at this very moment, seeking a way to surrender with a minimum loss of 'face.'

Unless each day can be looked back upon by an individual as one in which he has had some fun, some joy, some real satisfaction, that day is a loss.

The purpose is clear. It is safety with solvency. The country is entitled to both.

One small ball in the air. I wouldn't believe that at this moment you have to fear the intelligence aspects of this.

May we, in our dealings with all the peoples of the earth, ever speak the truth and serve justice.

'peace and friendship, in freedom.'