Cordell Hull Quotes

A collection of quotes by Cordell Hull.

Cordell Hull (1871-1955) was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 47th United States Secretary of State from 1933 to 1944. He played a key role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Roosevelt administration, particularly in promoting trade and leading the Good Neighbor Policy towards Latin America. Hull was the primary architect of the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act of 1934, which aimed to reduce barriers to international trade. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1945 for his efforts in establishing the United Nations.

A lie will gallop halfway round the world before the truth h

A lie will gallop halfway round the world before the truth has time to pull its breeches on.

Cordell Hull

Time Truth Thetimes

Triumphant science and technology are only at the threshold

Triumphant science and technology are only at the threshold of man's command over sources of energy so stupendous that, if used for military purposes, they can wipe out our entire civilization.

Cordell Hull

Technology

Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.

Never insult an alligator until you've crossed the river.

Cordell Hull

Insults

Every good citizen should be willing to devote a brief time

Every good citizen should be willing to devote a brief time during some one day in the year, when necessary, to the making up of a listing of his income for taxes to contribute to his Government, not the scriptural tithe, but a small percentage of his net profits.

Cordell Hull