Chester Bowles
1901 - 1986
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Quotes
Biography
Chester Bowles was an American diplomat and politician who served as the United States Ambassador to India and as the Under Secretary of State. He was known for his progressive views and active role in promoting civil rights and international cooperation. Bowles also served as the Governor of Connecticut and was a prominent figure in the Democratic Party.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The test of leadership is not to put greatness into humanity, but to elicit it, for the greatness is already there.
2
We must distinguish the difference between hoping for a prosperous America and hoping for an America serving prosperity.
3
The first rule of intelligent tinkering is to save all the parts.
4
To meet the expectations of the unlimited power of the atomic age, our wartime government is not enough.
5
We are all of us plagued with illusions in one way or another. We live in a world of our dreams - a world of illusions.