America has never been an empire. We may be the only great power in history that had the chance, and refused — preferring greatness to power and just… - George W. Bush

" "

America has never been an empire. We may be the only great power in history that had the chance, and refused — preferring greatness to power and justice to glory.

English
Collect this quote

About George W. Bush

George Walker Bush (born 6 July 1946) is an American politician and businessman who served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009, and the 46th governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000. He is the eldest son of Barbara and George H. W. Bush. He married Laura Welch in 1977 and ran unsuccessfully for the House of Representatives shortly thereafter. He was elected president in 2000 after a close and controversial election, becoming the fourth president to be elected while receiving fewer popular votes nationwide than his opponent. He is the second president to have been the son of a former president, the first having been John Quincy Adams.

Biography information from Wikiquote

Also Known As

Birth Name: George Walker Bush
Alternative Names: Bush Jr. • Dubya • Bush 43 • POTUS 43 • George Bush
All quotes from George W. Bush Similar Quotes by other Originators
Go Premium

Support Quotewise while enjoying an ad-free experience and premium features.

View Plans

Additional quotes by George W. Bush

George Washington once wrote that leading by conviction gave him “a consolation within that no earthly efforts can deprive me of.” He continued: “The arrows of malevolence, however barbed and well pointed, never can reach the most vulnerable part of me.
This quote has a book source. Sign up to see titles and page references
Find Similar
Enhance Your Quote Experience

Enjoy ad-free browsing, unlimited collections, and advanced search features with Premium.

Upgrade to Premium
Pray as if it all depends upon God, for it does. But work as if it all depends upon us, for it does.
Find Similar