Ethan A. Hitchcock Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ethan A. Hitchcock.

Ethan A. Hitchcock, also known as Ethan Allen Hitchcock, was an American soldier, diplomat, and politician. He was born on September 19, 1835, in Mobile, Alabama. Hitchcock came from a prominent political family, as his father was a U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

Hitchcock attended West Point Military Academy, graduating in 1859. He then served in the Union Army during the American Civil War, rising to the rank of major. After the war, he embarked on a successful career in politics and diplomacy.

In 1896, President William McKinley appointed Hitchcock as Secretary of the Interior, a position he held until 1899. During his tenure, he focused on conservation efforts and promoted the creation of national parks. He played a crucial role in expanding federal protection of public lands and resources.

Hitchcock's diplomatic career included serving as the United States ambassador to Russia from 1897 to 1898. He also represented the U.S. at the Paris Peace Conference to negotiate the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.

Beyond his political and diplomatic endeavors, Hitchcock published several books and articles related to his experiences and observations. He passed away on April 9, 1909, leaving behind a legacy of public service and dedication to conservation and diplomacy.

Notwithstanding this high Ecclesiastical authority, he who d

Notwithstanding this high Ecclesiastical authority, he who dared accept truth only because it could be proved, or proved to be good, and disregard authority, was commonly stigmatized as an infidel.

Ethan A. Hitchcock

Truth

They should hold themselves absolutely upon the immovable fo

They should hold themselves absolutely upon the immovable foundation of truth and nature, whereby alone they can save themselves from misapprehensions and from the danger of being entirely carried away from reality into mere dreams and fictions.

Ethan A. Hitchcock

Dreams