The attitude above all others which I feel sure is no longer valid is the arrogance of power, the tendency of great nations to equate power with virtue and major responsibilities with a universal mission.

J. William Fulbright

The Arrogance of Power

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International politics

Author

J. William Fulbright

Source

The Arrogance of Power

Language

English

Time

1966 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Politician

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United States

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Citation

Fulbright, J. William. The Arrogance of Power. Random House, 1966, introduction.

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Source
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Medium
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Language
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Time
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Original Citation

Durrenmatt, Friedrich. Die Physiker [The Physicists]. 1962, Zurich, Switzerland, act 2.

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The world must be made safe for democracy.

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Medium
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Original Citation

Wilson, Woodrow. Address to congress requesting a declaration of war against Germany. Congress meeting. 2 Apr. 1917, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Current Citation

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