32 Quotes by James F. Byrnes

The nearest approach to immortality on earth is a government bureau.

We favor the economic unification of Germany. If complete unification cannot be secured, we shall do everything in our power to secure the maximum possible unification.

We did not anticipate the end of days.

We have helped to organize the United Nations. We believe it will stop aggressor nations from starting wars. Because we believe it, we intend to support the United Nations organization with all the power and resources we possess.

We intend to continue our interest in the affairs of Europe and of the world.

Too many people are thinking of security instead of opportunity. They seem more afraid of life than death.

Essential central German administrative departments have not been established, although they are expressly required by the Potsdam Agreement.

Power intoxicates men. When a man is intoxicated by alcohol, he can recover, but when intoxicated by power, he seldom recovers.

That's when I realized my house was gone.