Quotes by Frank B. Kellogg

About Frank B. Kellogg:

Frank Billings Kellogg was an American lawyer, politician and statesman who served in the U.S. Senate and as U.S. Secretary of State. He co-authored the Kellogg–Briand Pact, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1929.
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It is not to be expected that human nature will change in a day.

Frank B. Kellogg

I share the opinion of those of broader vision, who see in the signs of the time hope of humanity for peace.

Frank B. Kellogg

If we will maintain our hope and confidence in the genius of our people, they will work out this problem, and their ability and industry will bring us back to normal conditions.

Frank B. Kellogg

I further value this gift as it gave me an opportunity to accept this distinguished honor in a country so devoted to this cause and whose history marks a wonderful chapter in world development.

Frank B. Kellogg

There is no short and easy road, no magic cure for those ills which have afflicted mankind from the dawn of history.

Frank B. Kellogg

It is idle to say that nations can struggle to outdo each other in building armaments and never use them. History demonstrates the contrary, and we have but to go back to the last war to see the appalling effect of nations competing in great armament...

Frank B. Kellogg

I do not hesitate to say that the limitation on naval craft between the great naval powers was too high.

Frank B. Kellogg

Certain it is that a great responsibility rests upon the statesmen of all nations, not only to fulfill the promises for reduction in armaments, but to maintain the confidence of the people of the world in the hope of an enduring peace.

Frank B. Kellogg

The fact that so many of your people are today residents and citizens of the United States, lending their influence to our civic and economic life, which has meant so much to our development.

Frank B. Kellogg

Public opinion shapes our destinies and guides the progress of human affairs.

Frank B. Kellogg

Adequate defense has been the catchword of every militarist for centuries.

Frank B. Kellogg

It is true not all has been accomplished that the earnest advocates would desire, but a start has been made.

Frank B. Kellogg

There are but few naval powers, but there are many land powers.

Frank B. Kellogg

I have often heard it said that the United States is isolated and is not interested in European affairs. I assure you that this is not the case.

Frank B. Kellogg

To be sure, in some instances these proceedings have been unconstitutional, but we must remember that it is not the first time since a war that there have been changes in governments by such methods.

Frank B. Kellogg

France and Italy have not yet signed this treaty or agreed to naval limitation as between those nations, but I have confidence that in time they will do so.

Frank B. Kellogg

I know of no greater work for humanity than in the cause of peace, which can only be achieved by the earnest efforts of nations and peoples.

Frank B. Kellogg

These measures may not constitute an absolute guarantee of peace, but, in my opinion, they constitute the greatest preventive measures ever adopted by nations.

Frank B. Kellogg

Each one of these treaties is a step for the maintenance of peace, an additional guarantee against war. It is through such machinery that the disputes between nations will be settled and war prevented.

Frank B. Kellogg

I believe that in the end the abolition of war, the maintenance of world peace, the adjustment of international questions by pacific means will come through the force of public opinion, which controls nations and peoples.

Frank B. Kellogg

Author Bio

  • NameFrank B. Kellogg
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornDecember 22, 1856
  • DiedDecember 21, 1937
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Judge; Lawyer; Diplomat
  • AwardsNobel Peace Prize; Legion Of Honour