Dean Acheson Quotes

American statesman and lawyer (1893-1971)

Dean Gooderham Acheson (April 11, 1893 – October 12, 1971) was the United States Secretary of State under President Harry S. Truman. He was known to have played a large part in writing the Truman Doctrine, and was well-known for his anti-Communist views.

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Birth Name: Dean Gooderham Acheson

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I am willing to join in your statement on the ground that I feel about the future of the United States whenever the President starts out on his travels the way the Marshal of the Supreme Court does when he opens a session of that Court. You will recall that he ends up his liturgy by saying "God save the United States for the Court is now sitting.

The first requirement of a statesman is that he be dull. This is not always easy to achieve.

Great Britain has lost an Empire and has not yet found a role.

I will undoubtedly have to seek what is happily known as gainful employment, which I am glad to say does not describe holding public office.