Paul Wolfowitz Quotes

A collection of quotes by Paul Wolfowitz.

Paul Wolfowitz is an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 10th President of the World Bank from 2005 to 2007. Born on December 22, 1943, in New York City, Wolfowitz is widely recognized for his involvement in American foreign policy and his influential role in shaping the U.S. response to significant global challenges.

Wolfowitz began his career in academia, teaching political science and international relations. He later ventured into public service, holding various positions in the U.S. government. He served as the U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia from 1986 to 1989 and as the U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense from 2001 to 2005.

During his time at the World Bank, Wolfowitz faced controversy when it was revealed that he played a role in securing a promotion and pay raise for his partner, which raised concerns about favoritism. These revelations led to his resignation in 2007.

Throughout his career, Wolfowitz has been known for his strong stance on issues such as democracy promotion and global security. He played an instrumental part in shaping U.S. policy in the post-Cold War era, particularly in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.

With his extensive experience in policymaking and international affairs, Wolfowitz remains an influential figure and a controversial figure in U.S. foreign policy circles.

I told my father I had to try political science for a year.

I told my father I had to try political science for a year. He thought I was throwing my life away.

Paul Wolfowitz

Science

That sense of what happened in Europe in World War II has sh

That sense of what happened in Europe in World War II has shaped a lot of my views.

Paul Wolfowitz

War

One of the things that ultimately led me to leave mathematic

One of the things that ultimately led me to leave mathematics and go into political science was thinking I could prevent nuclear war.

Paul Wolfowitz

Science

We did not go to war in Afghanistan or in Iraq to, quote, 'i

We did not go to war in Afghanistan or in Iraq to, quote, 'impose democracy.' We went to war in both places because we saw those regimes as a threat to the United States.

Paul Wolfowitz

War

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn'

We can see the Divine in each speck of dust, but that doesn't stop us from wiping it away with a wet sponge. The Divine doesn't disappear; it's transformed into the clean surface.

Paulo Coelho


I mean, we're going to probably debate the Iraq war for at l

I mean, we're going to probably debate the Iraq war for at least as long as I'm alive.

Paul Wolfowitz

War

It's wonderful that so many people want to contribute to fig

It's wonderful that so many people want to contribute to fighting aids or malaria. But, if somebody isn't paying attention to the overall health system in the country, a whole lot of money can be wasted.

Paul Wolfowitz

Health

China, in the future, is going to have even more nuclear cap

China, in the future, is going to have even more nuclear capability than it has had in the past. I don't believe that they have anything to fear from the United States, and I frankly don't believe they do fear the United States.

Paul Wolfowitz

Fear