In the defense of our nation, a president must be a clear-eyed realist. There are limits to the smiles and scowls of diplomacy. Armies and missiles are not stopped by stiff notes of condemnation. They are held in check by strength and purpose and the promise of swift punishment.
- George W. BushIn the defense of our nation, a president must be a clear-eyed realist. There are limits to the smiles and scowls of diplomacy. Armies and missiles are not stopped by stiff notes of condemnation. They are held in check by strength and purpose and the promise of swift punishment.
- George W. Bushposition on one-sided resolutions in the Security Council and General Assembly has been very clear. They are unacceptable unless they take into account the complex security situation on the ground and include a condemnation of terrorist bombings and the groups that perpetrate them.
- James CunninghamWe cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses.
- Carl Gustav JungCallousness and insolence bring to bare unanimous social condemnation, while the simple efforts of politeness are admired; even in those who are otherwise despised.
- Alan AdlerBut let us not too hastily triumph in the shame of Sparta, lest we aggravate our own condemnation.
- Andrew BrustIn my view, far from deserving condemnation for their courageous reporting, the New York Times, the Washington Post and other newspapers should be commended for serving the purpose that the Founding Fathers saw so clearly.
- Hugo BlackAs much as we thirst for approval we dread condemnation.
- Hans SelyeCompassion will cure more sins than condemnation.
- Henry Ward Beecher