If you want a symbolic gesture, don’t burn the flag; wash it.
About Norman Thomas
Norman Mattoon Thomaswas an American Presbyterian minister and political activist. He achieved fame as a socialist and pacifist, and was the Socialist Party of America’s candidate for president in six consecutive elections between 1928 and 1948.
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The secret of a good life is to have the right loyalties and hold them in the right scale of values.
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968)
To us Americans much has been given; of us much is required. With all our faults and mistakes, it is our strength in support of the freedom our forefathers loved which has saved mankind from subjection to totalitarian power.
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968)
Kennedy said that if we had nuclear war we’d kill 300 million people in the first hour. McNamara, who is a good businessman and likes to save, says it would be only 200 million.
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968)
If you want a symbolic gesture, don’t burn the flag; wash it.
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968)
I always get more applause than votes.
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968)
I walk where I choose to walk.
American Presbyterian minister and socialist (1884-1968)