The fact that the talk may be boring or turgid or uninspiring should not cause us to forget the fact that it is preferable to war.

Quote by Henry Cabot Lodge Jr

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May the United Nations ever be vigilant and potent to defeat the swallowing up of...

May the United Nations ever be vigilant and potent to defeat the swallowing up of...

It has been well said that a hungry man is more interested in four sandwiches...

It has been well said that a hungry man is more interested in four sandwiches...

The primary, the fundamental, the essential purpose of the United Nations is to keep peace....

The primary, the fundamental, the essential purpose of the United Nations is to keep peace....

This organization is created to prevent you from going to hell. It isn't created to...

This organization is created to prevent you from going to hell. It isn't created to...

Membership of the United Nations gives every member the right to make a fool of...

Membership of the United Nations gives every member the right to make a fool of...

As you begin your tour of the United States, you may as well know that...

As you begin your tour of the United States, you may as well know that...

They say 'practice makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers...

They say 'practice makes perfect.' Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority of golfers...

A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed...

A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed...

I know why families were created with all their imperfections. They humanize you. They are...

I know why families were created with all their imperfections. They humanize you. They are...

You will not dishonor the divine perfections by judgments unworthy of them, provided you never...

You will not dishonor the divine perfections by judgments unworthy of them, provided you never...

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

Imperfection is not our personal problem, it is a natural part of existing.

Imperfection is not our personal problem, it is a natural part of existing.

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will...

Persuade thyself that imperfection and inconvenience are the natural lot of mortals, and there will...

Even imperfection itself may have its ideal or perfect state.

Even imperfection itself may have its ideal or perfect state.

I make mistakes, I know I'm not perfect. That's why I'm thankful for the true...

I make mistakes, I know I'm not perfect. That's why I'm thankful for the true...

There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.

There is a kind of beauty in imperfection.

When you descant on the faults of others, consider whether you be not guilty of...

When you descant on the faults of others, consider whether you be not guilty of...

We all have our imperfections. But I'm human and you know, it's important to concentrate...

We all have our imperfections. But I'm human and you know, it's important to concentrate...

Imperfection clings to a person, and if they wait till they are brushed off entirely,...

Imperfection clings to a person, and if they wait till they are brushed off entirely,...

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage...

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage...