William Allen White Quotes

A collection of quotes by William Allen White.

William Allen White (1868-1944) was an influential American newspaper editor, author, and political commentator. Born in Emporia, Kansas, he became known for his progressive ideas and advocacy for social and political reform. White gained national recognition as the owner and editor of the Emporia Gazette, using his platform to discuss important issues of the time such as women's suffrage, racial equality, and worker rights. He also wrote several books, including "The Autobiography of William Allen White" and "A Certain Rich Man." White's commitment to social justice and his compelling writing made him one of the most prominent voices of his era.

Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in

Whoever tramples on the plea for justice temperately made in the name of peace only outrages peace and kills something fine in the heart of man which God put there when we got our manhood.

William Allen White

Peace

I have never been bored an hour in my life. I get up every m

I have never been bored an hour in my life. I get up every morning wondering what new strange glamorous thing is going to happen and it happens at fairly regular intervals.

William Allen White

Morning

My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and

My advice to the women of America is to raise more hell and fewer dahlias.

William Allen White

Women

Peace without justice is tyranny.

Peace without justice is tyranny.

William Allen White

Peace

A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does n

A little learning is not a dangerous thing to one who does not mistake it for a great deal.

William Allen White

Learning

In several educational institutions during the last few year

In several educational institutions during the last few years manifestation of student activity in riots has been exciting the country. To the conservative mind, these riots bode no good. As a matter of fact student riots of one sort or another, protests against the order that is, kicks against college and university management indicate a healthy growth and a normal functioning of the academic mind. Youth should be radical. Youth should demand change in the world. Youth should not accept the old order if the world is to move on. But the old orders should not be moved easilycertainly not at the mere whim or behest of youth. There must be clash and if youth hasnt enough force or fervor to produce the clash the world grows stale and stagnant and sour in decay. If our colleges and universities do not breed men who riot, who rebel, who attack life with all the youthful vim and vigor, then there is something wrong with our colleges. The more riots that come on college campuses, the better world for tomorrow.

William Allen White


Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are wil

Liberty is the only thing you cannot have unless you are willing to give it to others.

William Allen White

Liberty

So, dear friend, put fear out of your heart. This nation wil

So, dear friend, put fear out of your heart. This nation will survive, this state will prosper, the orderly business of life will go forward if only men can speak in whatever way given them to utter what their hearts holdby voice, by posted card, by letter or by press. Reason never has failed men. Only force and repression have made the wrecks in the world.

William Allen White


Since others have to tolerate my weaknesses, it is only fair

Since others have to tolerate my weaknesses, it is only fair that I should tolerate theirs.

William Allen White

Tolerance

Reason has never failed men. Only force and repression have

Reason has never failed men. Only force and repression have made the wrecks in the world.

William Allen White

Reason

There is no insanity so devastating in man's life as utter s

There is no insanity so devastating in man's life as utter sanity.

William Allen White

Insanity

The facts fairly and honestly presented; truth will take car

The facts fairly and honestly presented; truth will take care of itself.

William Allen White

Journalism

Advertising is the genie which is transforming America into

Advertising is the genie which is transforming America into a place of comfort, luxury and ease for millions.

William Allen White

Advertising

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I

I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.

William Allen White

Future