In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not in its taste, but in its effects.

- J. William Fulbright

To criticize one's country is to do it a service.... Criticism, in short, is more than a right; it is an act of patriotism-a higher form of patriotis…

- J. William Fulbright

I do not think it is "selling America short" when we ask a great deal of her; on the contrary, it is those who ask nothing, those who see no fault, w…

- J. William Fulbright

International educational exchange is the most significant current project designed to continue the process of humanizing mankind to the point, we wo…

- J. William Fulbright

Education is a slow-moving but powerful force. It may not be fast enough or strong enough to save us from catastrophe, but it is the strongest force …

- J. William Fulbright

The rapprochement of peoples is only possible when differences of culture and outlook are respected and appreciated rather than feared and condemned,…

- J. William Fulbright

Educational exchange can turn nations into people, contributing as no other form of communication can to the humanizing of international relations

- J. William Fulbright

In the long course of history, having people who understand your thought is much greater security than another submarine.

- J. William Fulbright

"The making of peace is a continuing process that must go on from day to day, from year to year, so long as our civilization shall last."

- J. William Fulbright