Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924), full name Thomas Woodrow Wilson, was a US academic, politician, and statesman. He served as the 28th president of the United States from 1913 to 1921.

Wisdom & Quotes

• There was a time when corporations played a minor part in our business affairs, but now they play the chief part, and most men are the servants of corporations.

- The New Freedom

• The truth is we are all caught in a great economic system which is heartless.

- The New Freedom

• The world must be made safe for democracy.

- speech, April 2, 1917, asking Congress for a declaration of War

• No one can worship God or love his neighbour on an empty stomach.

- speech, May 23, 1912

• Only a peace between equals can last.

- speech to US Senate, 1917

• There is a price which is too great to pay for peace, and that price can be put in one word. One cannot pay the price of self-respect.

- speech, February 1, 1916

• Prosperity is necessarily the first theme of a political campaign.

- speech, September 4, 1912

Bal Gangadhar Tilak