Political Quotes

Woodrow Wilson: The things that strike us most about him are, his boldness of conception and wideness of outlook, his breadth and…

On the record
The things that strike us most about him are, his boldness of conception and wideness of outlook, his breadth and comprehensiveness of treatment, and his carefully clarified and beautified style.
Said by
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson describes the notable qualities of a great lecturer, focusing on boldness, breadth, and clarity in style.

Share

More from Woodrow Wilson

Dec 9, 1920

The reviewing authority should suspend the whole of a sentence when it appears to him that such action will promote the discipline of his command.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 21, 1921

In recommending to you that Congress take appropriate action with regard to this agreement, certain facts should be brought to your attention.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jan 2, 1921

I am returning without my signature, Senate Joint Resolution 212, 'Joint Resolution directing the War Finance Corporation to take certain action for the relief of the present depression in the agricultural sections of the country, and for…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 21, 1921

A recommendation at this time that suitable legislative action should be taken may appear somewhat premature, but in view of the approaching termination of my administration I have brought this matter to your attention, hoping that…

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation